Personality Inventory for DSM-5 Brief Form (PID-5-BF) Test
Understand which maladaptive personality traits may be shaping behavior in about 5 minutes. This 25 item screen delivers clear, actionable results to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Psychoticism (P)
Average
10
Normal range
7.9 — 12.2
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15
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Disinhibition (D)
Average
6.3
Normal range
4.4 — 8.2
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0
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15
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Antagonism (A)
Average
4.8
Normal range
2.8 — 6.7
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0
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15
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Alienation (A)
Average
7.5
Normal range
5.3 — 9.8
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15
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Negative Affect (NA)
Average
8.9
Normal range
6.3 — 11.6
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15
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Overall Severity of Dysfunctional Traits (OSoDT)
Average
48.9
Normal range
36.3 — 61.5
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75
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It screens for maladaptive personality traits across five broad domains linked to difficulties in thinking, feeling, and behavior.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 5 minutes. It contains 25 statements.
How should the items be answered?
Read each statement and select the response that best reflects typical patterns over time. Answer all items and avoid spending too long on any one item.
How are results used?
Results indicate the relative prominence of trait domains and can guide clinical formulation and treatment planning. They do not provide a diagnosis on their own.
Is there a version that includes compulsive or perfectionistic traits?
An extended form is available that adds scoring for the anankastia (obsessive-compulsive) domain. This can support assessment aligned with ICD-11 trait specifications.
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Personality Inventory for DSM-5 Brief Form (PID-5-BF) Test - Symptoms and Signs
In clinical assessment, brief dimensional measures can help identify maladaptive personality traits that may contribute to presenting concerns. The Personality Inventory for DSM-5 Brief Form (PID-5-BF) is a self-report screening measure designed to support trait-based characterization of personality pathology.
Developed by Robert F. Krueger and Thomas A. Widiger, it consists of 25 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Responses provide an estimate of the individual’s relative endorsement of clinically relevant maladaptive trait tendencies, which may help guide follow-up evaluation, case formulation, and treatment planning.
The Personality Inventory for DSM-5 Brief Form (PID-5-BF) is not a stand-alone diagnostic tool; results are best interpreted in conjunction with clinical interview data, collateral information, and other assessment findings.
Author: Robert F. Krueger, Thomas A. Widiger
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