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Personality Mental States Inventory (PII)

Personality Mental States Inventory (PII) Test

In 7 minutes, see which lingering emotional states may be draining your well-being and performance. Quick 36 items deliver clear, actionable insights for counseling, school, or clinical follow-up.

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40/100

Mental States (MS)

This scale measures the overall intensity of persistent negative internal mental states such as loneliness, hostility, inner conflict, and hopelessness.

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0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 40 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not pronounced presence of negative internal states that may affect well-being and functioning.

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People feeling stuck

41%OF USERS

They take it to put clear names to ongoing feelings like emptiness, hopelessness, inner conflict, or loneliness that won’t go away.

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34%OF USERS

They use it at the start of therapy to quickly map persistent negative emotional states and choose what to work on first.

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25%OF USERS

They take it to see which hidden emotional barriers—stress, aggression, meaninglessness, or burnout—may be hurting study and motivation.

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Mental States of Personality, PII (MSoPP)

Average

29.1

Normal range

12.1 — 46.2

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for persistent negative internal states that can interfere with daily functioning. It covers areas such as loneliness, meaninglessness, inner conflict, aggression, and hopelessness.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adolescents and adults in counseling, educational, or clinical settings. It can be used for initial screening and for follow-up monitoring.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion usually takes about 7 minutes. The questionnaire includes 36 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best matches the usual or recent experience, rather than a preferred or socially acceptable answer. Avoid overthinking individual items and respond consistently.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate the relative intensity of specific negative states and can help identify areas for further assessment. Results should be interpreted by a qualified professional in the context of other information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Personality Mental States Inventory (PII) Test

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In routine clinical and counseling settings, it can be helpful to efficiently characterize internal experiences that may be interfering with day-to-day functioning. The Personality Mental States Inventory (PII) is a brief self-report measure intended to screen for patterns of distressing or persistent negative mental states.

Respondents complete 36 items in about 7 minutes, endorsing statements that reflect common internal experiences such as loneliness, meaninglessness, inner conflict, irritability or anger, and hopelessness. Scores are typically used to inform clinical formulation, guide interview follow-up, and support monitoring over time, rather than to establish a diagnosis in isolation.

The Personality Mental States Inventory (PII) is commonly incorporated into psychological consultation, educational support contexts, and clinical care to help identify areas of emotional strain that may warrant further assessment. Authors: J. D. Dodson; R. M. Yerkes.

Author: J. D. Dodson, R. M. Yerkes

Literature: Cohen, R. J., & Swerdlik, M. E. Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement. McGraw-Hill. 2001.; Jersild, A. T. When teachers face themselves. Teachers College Press. 1956.

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