The Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5)by adminOctober 21, 2020 This Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5)—Adult is a 220 item self-rated personality trait assessment scale for adults age 18 and older. The measure is completed by the individual prior to a visit with the clinician. Each item asks the individual to rate how well the item describes him or her generally. Please mark the following questions with the best of your knowledge. By clicking next, you agree to the terms and conditions mentioned in our privacy policy. PS - This test may take around 15 - 20 mins to complete. Try to hang in there and get to the end ! The screening tests and other psychological self-tests provided on thevividmind.org website are intended for educational purposes only and should not be understood to constitute a medical diagnosis or healthcare recommendation. Do not diagnose yourself based on these tests alone. If you screened positive for a disorder, please do not panic. Remember that this is just a test you are taking on the internet and not an expert diagnosis. Please reach out to a health care provider for help if you are distressed. Copyright © 2013 American Psychiatric Association. All Rights Reserved. I don’t get as much pleasure out of things as others seem to. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TruePlenty of people are out to get me. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TruePeople would describe me as reckless. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI feel like I act totally on impulse. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI often have ideas that are too unusual to explain to anyone. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI lose track of conversations because other things catch my attention. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI avoid risky situations. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueWhen it comes to my emotions, people tell me I’m a “cold fish”. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI change what I do depending on what others want. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI prefer not to get too close to people. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI often get into physical fights. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI dread being without someone to love me. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueBeing rude and unfriendly is just a part of who I am. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI do things to make sure people notice me. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI usually do what others think I should do. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI usually do things on impulse without thinking about what might happen as a result. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueEven though I know better, I can’t stop making rash decisions. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueMy emotions sometimes change for no good reason. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI really don’t care if I make other people suffer. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI keep to myself. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI often say things that others find odd or strange. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI always do things on the spur of the moment. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueNothing seems to interest me very much. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueOther people seem to think my behavior is weird. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TruePeople have told me that I think about things in a really strange way. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI almost never enjoy life. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI often feel like nothing I do really matters. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI snap at people when they do little things that irritate me. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI can’t concentrate on anything. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’m an energetic person. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueOthers see me as irresponsible. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI can be mean when I need to be. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueMy thoughts often go off in odd or unusual directions. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’ve been told that I spend too much time making sure things are exactly in place Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI avoid risky sports and activities. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI can have trouble telling the difference between dreams and waking life. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueSometimes I get this weird feeling that parts of my body feel like they’re dead or not really me. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI am easily angered. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI have no limits when it comes to doing dangerous things Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueTo be honest, I’m just more important than other people. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI make up stories about things that happened that are totally untrue. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TruePeople often talk about me doing things I don’t remember at all. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI do things so that people just have to admire me. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueIt’s weird, but sometimes ordinary objects seem to be a different shape than usual. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI don’t have very long-lasting emotional reactions to things. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueIt is hard for me to stop an activity, even when it’s time to do so. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’m not good at planning ahead. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI do a lot of things that others consider risky. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TruePeople tell me that I focus too much on minor details Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI worry a lot about being alone. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’ve missed out on things because I was busy trying to get something I was doing exactly right. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueMy thoughts often don’t make sense to others. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI often make up things about myself to help me get what I want. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueIt doesn’t really bother me to see other people get hurt. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TruePeople often look at me as if I’d said something really weird. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TruePeople don’t realize that I’m flattering them to get something. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’d rather be in a bad relationship than be alone. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI usually think before I act. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI often see vivid dream-like images when I’m falling asleep or waking up. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI keep approaching things the same way, even when it isn’t working. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’m very dissatisfied with myself. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI have much stronger emotional reactions than almost everyone else. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI do what other people tell me to do. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI can’t stand being left alone, even for a few hours. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI have outstanding qualities that few others possess. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueThe future looks really hopeless to me. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI like to take risks Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI can’t achieve goals because other things capture my attention. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueWhen I want to do something, I don’t let the possibility that it might be risky stop me. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueOthers seem to think I’m quite odd or unusual. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueMy thoughts are strange and unpredictable. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI don’t care about other people’s feelings. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueYou need to step on some toes to get what you want in life. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI love getting the attention of other people. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI go out of my way to avoid any kind of group activity. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI can be sneaky if it means getting what I want. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueSometimes when I look at a familiar object, it’s somehow like I’m seeing it for the first time. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueIt is hard for me to shift from one activity to another. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI worry a lot about terrible things that might happen. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI have trouble changing how I’m doing something even if what I’m doing isn’t going well Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueThe world would be better off if I were dead. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI keep my distance from people. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI often can’t control what I think about. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI don’t get emotional. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI resent being told what to do, even by people in charge. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’m so ashamed by how I’ve let people down in lots of little ways Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI avoid anything that might be even a little bit dangerous. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI have trouble pursuing specific goals even for short periods of time. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI prefer to keep romance out of my life. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI would never harm another person. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI don’t show emotions strongly. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI have a very short temper. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI often worry that something bad will happen due to mistakes I made in the past. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI have some unusual abilities, like sometimes knowing exactly what someone is thinking. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI get very nervous when I think about the future. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI rarely worry about things. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI enjoy being in love. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI prefer to play it safe rather than take unnecessary chances. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI sometimes have heard things that others couldn’t hear. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI get fixated on certain things and can’t stop. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TruePeople tell me it’s difficult to know what I’m feeling. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI am a highly emotional person. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueOthers would take advantage of me if they could. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI often feel like a failure. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueIf something I do isn’t absolutely perfect, it’s simply not acceptable Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI often have unusual experiences, such as sensing the presence of someone who isn’t actually there. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’m good at making people do what I want them to do. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI break off relationships if they start to get close. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’m always worrying about something. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’m always worrying about something. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI like standing out in a crowd. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI don’t mind a little risk now and then. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueMy behavior is often bold and grabs peoples’ attention Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’m better than almost everyone else. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TruePeople complain about my need to have everything all arranged. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI always make sure I get back at people who wrong me. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’m always on my guard for someone trying to trick or harm me. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI have trouble keeping my mind focused on what needs to be done. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI talk about suicide a lot. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’m just not very interested in having sexual relationships. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI get stuck on things a lot. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI get emotional easily, often for very little reason. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueEven though it drives other people crazy, I insist on absolute perfection in everything I do. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI almost never feel happy about my day-to-day activities. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueSweet-talking others helps me get what I want. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueSometimes you need to exaggerate to get ahead. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI fear being alone in life more than anything else. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI get stuck on one way of doing things, even when it’s clear it won’t work. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’m often pretty careless with my own and others’ things. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI am a very anxious person. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TruePeople are basically trustworthy. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI am easily distracted. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueIt seems like I’m always getting a “raw deal” from others. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI don’t hesitate to cheat if it gets me ahead. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI check things several times to make sure they are perfect. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI don’t like spending time with others. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI feel compelled to go on with things even when it makes little sense to do so. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI never know where my emotions will go from moment to moment. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI have seen things that weren’t really there. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueIt is important to me that things are done in a certain way. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI always expect the worst to happen. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI try to tell the truth even when it’s hard. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI believe that some people can move things with their minds. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI can’t focus on things for very long. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI steer clear of romantic relationships. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’m not interested in making friends. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI say as little as possible when dealing with people. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’m useless as a person. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’ll do just about anything to keep someone from abandoning me. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueSometimes I can influence other people just by sending my thoughts to them. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueLife looks pretty bleak to me. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI think about things in odd ways that don’t make sense to most people. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI don’t care if my actions hurt others. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueSometimes I feel “controlled” by thoughts that belong to someone else. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI really live life to the fullest. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI make promises that I don’t really intend to keep. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueNothing seems to make me feel good. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI get irritated easily by all sorts of things. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI do what I want regardless of how unsafe it might be. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI often forget to pay my bills. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI don’t like to get too close to people. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’m good at conning people. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueEverything seems pointless to me. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI never take risks. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI get emotional over every little thing. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueIt’s no big deal if I hurt other peoples’ feelings Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI never show emotions to others. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI often feel just miserable. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI have no worth as a person. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI am usually pretty hostile. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’ve skipped town to avoid responsibilities. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’ve been told more than once that I have a number of odd quirks or habits. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI like being a person who gets noticed. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’m always fearful or on edge about bad things that might happen. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI never want to be alone. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI keep trying to make things perfect, even when I’ve gotten them as good as they’re likely to get. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI rarely feel that people I know are trying to take advantage of me. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI know I’ll commit suicide sooner or later. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’ve achieved far more than almost anyone I know. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI can certainly turn on the charm if I need to get my way. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueMy emotions are unpredictable. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI don’t deal with people unless I have to. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI don’t care about other peoples’ problems. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI don’t react much to things that seem to make others emotional. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI don’t react much to things that seem to make others emotional. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI have several habits that others find eccentric or strange. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI avoid social events. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI deserve special treatment. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueIt makes me really angry when people insult me in even a minor way. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI rarely get enthusiastic about anything. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI suspect that even my so-called “friends” betray me a lot. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI crave attention Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueSometimes I think someone else is removing thoughts from my head. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI have periods in which I feel disconnected from the world or from myself. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI often see unusual connections between things that most people miss. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI don’t think about getting hurt when I’m doing things that might be dangerous. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI simply won’t put up with things being out of their proper places. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI often have to deal with people who are less important than me. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI sometimes hit people to remind them who’s in charge Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI get pulled off-task by even minor distractions. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI enjoy making people in control look stupid. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI just skip appointments or meetings if I’m not in the mood. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI try to do what others want me to do. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI prefer being alone to having a close romantic partner. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI am very impulsive. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI often have thoughts that make sense to me but that other people say are strange. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI use people to get what I want. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueMost of the time I don’t see the point in being friendly. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’ve had some really weird experiences that are very difficult to explain. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI follow through on commitments. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI like to draw attention to myself. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI feel guilty much of the time. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI often “zone out” and then suddenly come to and realize that a lot of time has passed. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueLying comes easily to me. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI hate to take chances. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’m nasty and short to anybody who deserves it. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueThings around me often feel unreal, or more real than usual. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI’ll stretch the truth if it’s to my advantage. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueIt is easy for me to take advantage of others. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueI have a strict way of doing things. Very False Somewhat False Somewhat True Often TrueHow old are you?What do you do?Why are you taking this test?Gender Male Female Other13 out of 12 Email Time is Up!
