A score of 70+ on the PAI would indicate

A score of 70+ on the PAI would indicate

• A. A normal range
• B. A mild concern
• C. A clinical range - 2 SD's
• D. Unreliable result

Answer: (C)

Scores on the PAI are standardized as T-scores, with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. This means most people score between about 40 and 60. A score of 70 or higher sits two standard deviations above the mean, which is typically interpreted as a clinically significant elevation on that scale. In other words, it indicates a clinical range rather than a normal range or only a mild concern. An unreliable result would be suggested by validity issues, not a high clinical-score elevation. So a 70+ indicates a clinical range, roughly two standard deviations above average.

Scores on the PAI are standardized as T-scores, with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. This means most people score between about 40 and 60. A score of 70 or higher sits two standard deviations above the mean, which is typically interpreted as a clinically significant elevation on that scale. In other words, it indicates a clinical range rather than a normal range or only a mild concern. An unreliable result would be suggested by validity issues, not a high clinical-score elevation. So a 70+ indicates a clinical range, roughly two standard deviations above average.