Limitations
The PAI is a self-report instrument. Self-report is one of many methods for psychological assessment, and thus relies on the individual taking the assessment to answer honestly. The PAI does not measure some constructs that might be of concern in clinical assessment (e.g., eating disorders), it is often useful to supplement the PAI with other measures for this reason as well. Caution should be exercised in interpreting PAI data from non-English speakers or when administration breaks from the standardized (self-administration) process. Boyle and Lennon (1994) expressed concerns about the measure's reliability and construct validity in a study of 211 participants, including 30 individuals with alcoholism and 30 individuals with schizophrenia. PAI-A scales do not correspond directly with DSM categories.
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