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Modified Personality Inventory (PID-5-BF+M)3

Modified Personality Inventory (PID-5-BF+M) Test

Understand key maladaptive personality traits and DSM 5 related risk patterns in about 7 minutes. Get a fast, clinically useful snapshot for diagnosis, treatment planning, and tracking change.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

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Deceitfulness (D)

Measures the tendency to lie, distort information, or conceal the truth in interpersonal interactions.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 3 indicates a moderate tendency to withhold or distort information at times, which may affect trust and openness in relationships.

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2/6

Manipulativeness (M)

Measures the tendency to use others strategically to achieve personal goals.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting manipulative behaviors are generally infrequent and not a prominent interpersonal style.

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2/6

Antagonism (A)

Antagonism measures the tendency toward conflict, hostility, and disregard for others’ needs or perspectives.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting generally cooperative and considerate interactions with only occasional friction.

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3/6

Distractibility (D)

Measures difficulty sustaining attention and a tendency to be easily pulled off task by unrelated stimuli.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable but not pervasive distractibility that may intermittently interfere with sustained focus.

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2/6

Impulsivity (I)

Impulsivity measures the tendency to act quickly without sufficient forethought or consideration of consequences.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting generally thoughtful decision-making with occasional spur-of-the-moment actions.

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5/6

Irresponsibility (I)

Measures the tendency to neglect responsibilities, struggle with planning, and fail to complete tasks.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 5 falls in the High range, suggesting frequent difficulties with follow-through, organization, and meeting obligations.

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3/6

Intimacy Avoidance (IA)

Measures the tendency to keep emotional distance and avoid forming close, emotionally significant attachments.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 3 suggests a moderate tendency to hold back from emotional closeness and to keep some distance in intimate relationships.

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4/6

Anhedonia (A)

Measures the extent to which a person has difficulty experiencing pleasure from everyday activities and social interactions.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 4 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable reduction in pleasure and enjoyment that may affect motivation or engagement at times.

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3/6

Withdrawal (W)

Measures the tendency to withdraw from social interaction and limit emotional closeness with others.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of detachment, suggesting some tendency to keep distance or limit emotional connection in relationships.

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Detachment (D)

Alienation measures the tendency to feel socially isolated, lonely, and emotionally distant from others.

Low

Moderate

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0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 1 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively infrequent feelings of loneliness or social distance from others.

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4/6

Separation Anxiety (SA)

This scale measures anxiety and distress related to being abandoned or separated from important others and their support.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 4 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable worry about separation or losing support that may influence relationships in some situations.

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5/6

Anxiety (A)

Anxiety reflects how often and how strongly a person tends to experience worry, tension, and apprehension.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 5 falls in the High range, suggesting frequent and strong experiences of worry, tension, and apprehension.

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2/6

Emotional Lability (EL)

This scale measures how prone a person is to frequent, sudden mood shifts and general emotional instability.

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Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting generally stable emotions with only occasional mood swings.

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5/6

Negative Affect (NA)

Negative affect measures the tendency to experience frequent and intense negative emotions such as anxiety, irritability, and emotional instability.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 5 falls in the High range, suggesting a strong tendency toward frequent negative emotions that may affect mood stability and stress reactivity.

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3/6

Disinhibition (D)

Measures the tendency toward impulsive, poorly restrained behavior due to reduced self-control.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 3 suggests a moderate level of disinhibition, indicating occasional impulsive or rash actions that may show up in certain situations.

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3/6

Grandiosity (G)

Measures the tendency toward inflated self-importance, exceptionalism, and feelings of superiority over others.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 3 suggests a moderate level of grandiosity, indicating occasional feelings of being especially important or above others that may show up in some situations.

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2/6

Perfectionism (P)

Measures the tendency to pursue flawlessness through very high standards and worry about making mistakes.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 2 suggests generally low perfectionism, with high standards and fear of mistakes showing up only occasionally.

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3/6

Anankastia (A)

Anankastia measures the tendency toward excessive organization, perfectionism, and rigid self-control in behavior and thinking.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable preference for order and control that may sometimes make flexibility or spontaneity harder.

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2/6

Dysregulation (D)

Dysregulation measures how much difficulty a person has controlling emotions, thoughts, and behavior in ways that can create instability.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting generally stable self-control with only occasional difficulties managing emotions, thoughts, or impulses.

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2/6

Eccentricity (E)

Measures the degree of unusual, odd, or unconventional behavior and appearance.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 2 suggests low levels of eccentricity, with mostly typical behavior and appearance and only occasional unconventional traits.

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4/6

Unusual Beliefs (UB)

Measures the degree to which a person endorses irrational or idiosyncratic beliefs that diverge from commonly accepted views.

Typical beliefs

Some unusual beliefs

Markedly unusual beliefs

0 – 2: Typical beliefs | 3 – 4: Some unusual beliefs | 5 – 6: Markedly unusual beliefs

A score of 4 suggests a moderate presence of unusual beliefs that may occasionally shape interpretations or decisions in ways that differ from most people.

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2/6

Psychoticism (P)

Psychoticism measures the tendency toward unusual beliefs, eccentric thinking, and perceptual experiences that can feel disconnected from shared reality.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 2 falls in the Low range, suggesting generally typical reality-based perceptions with only occasional or mild unconventional ideas or experiences.

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1/6

Orderliness (O)

Measures the tendency to seek organization, cleanliness, and structured routines in one’s environment.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 1 falls in the Low range, suggesting a relatively flexible approach to orderliness with limited emphasis on strict organization or tidiness.

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3/6

Rigidity (R)

Rigidity reflects how inflexible a person’s thinking and behavior are and how difficult it is for them to adapt to change.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 6: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some tendency toward fixed routines or viewpoints with occasional difficulty adjusting when circumstances change.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Therapy and assessment clients

41%OF USERS

People already in counseling or being evaluated who want a quick snapshot of personality trait patterns affecting emotions, behavior, and relationships.

Mental health professionals

35%OF USERS

Clinicians who use a brief screener to support diagnosis, guide treatment planning, or track change over time.

Self-insight seekers

24%OF USERS

Individuals curious about possible personality-related difficulties who want a structured starting point for reflection and discussion.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Deceptiveness (D)

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2.3

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Manipulativeness (M)

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3.5

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Antagonism (A)

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Distractibility (D)

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Impulsivity (I)

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Irresponsibility (I)

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Avoidance of Intimacy (AoI)

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Anhedonia (A)

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Detachment (D)

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Alienation (A)

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Fear of Separation (FoS)

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Anxiety (A)

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Emotional lability (El)

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Negative effect (Ne)

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Disinhibition/Uninhibited Behavior (DB)

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Grandiosity (G)

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Perfectionism (P)

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Anankastia (A)

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Dysregulation (D)

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Eccentricity (E)

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Unusual Beliefs (UB)

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Psychoticism (P)

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Love of order (Loo)

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Rigidity (R)

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

Below is a list of statements that different people may use to describe themselves. We are interested in how you would describe yourself. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers. Take your time, read each statement carefully, and select the response that most accurately describes you.

- Very false or often false
- Sometimes or somewhat false
- Sometimes or somewhat true
- Very true or often true
- Very false or often false
- Sometimes or somewhat false
- Sometimes or somewhat true
- Very true or often true
- Completely untrue or often untrue
- Sometimes or somewhat untrue
- Sometimes or somewhat true
- Completely true or often true

These are 3 of the 36 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Modified Personality Inventory (PID-5-BF+M) Test - Symptoms and Signs

psychopathology

personality disorder

In settings where a brief screening of maladaptive personality trait dimensions is needed, the Modified Personality Inventory (PID-5-BF+M) provides a structured self-report format. It includes 36 items and typically takes about 7 minutes to complete.

Developed by A. E. Krueger, R. F. Krueger, and L. J. Simms, it is intended to assess core pathological trait domains aligned with contemporary diagnostic models and may support case formulation, treatment planning, and monitoring of change over time. The Modified Personality Inventory (PID-5-BF+M) is not a stand-alone diagnostic instrument; results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical interview, history, and other assessment data.

Author: A. E. Krueger, L. J. Simms, R. F. Krueger

Literature: Krueger, R. F., Derringer, J., Markon, K. E., Watson, D., & Skodol, A. E. Initial construction of a maladaptive personality trait model and inventory for DSM-5. Psychological Medicine. 2012.; Bach, B., & Sellbom, M. Continuity between DSM-5 categorical criteria and traits in the personality inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5). Journal of Personality Assessment. 2016.; Bach, B., Kerber, A., Aluja, A., Bastiaens, T., Keeley, J., Claes, L., Fossati, A., Gutierrez, F., Oliveira, S. E. S., Pires, R., Riegel, K. D., Rolland, J., Roskam, I., Sellbom, M., Somma, A., Spanemberg, L., Strus, W., Thimm, J., Wright, A. G. C., & Zimmermann, J. International assessment of DSM-5 and ICD-11 personality disorder traits: Toward a common nosology in DSM-5.1. Psychopathology. 2019.; Zimmermann, J., Kerber, A., Rek, K., Hopwood, C. J., & Krueger, R. F. A brief but comprehensive measure of maladaptive personality traits: The PID-5 brief form. Psychological Assessment. 2019.