How many interpersonal scales are there in the PAI?

How many interpersonal scales are there in the PAI?

• A. Two: Dominance and Warmth
• B. Three: Dominance, Warmth, and Affiliation
• C. One: Interpersonal
• D. Four: Dominance, Warmth, Affiliation, and Control

Answer: (A)

The interpersonal part of the PAI is defined by two scales that describe how a person tends to interact with others. One measures Dominance, which reflects assertiveness and the drive to control or lead in social situations. The other measures Warmth, which reflects friendliness, cooperativeness, and affectionate engagement with others. These two scales map onto the common two-dimensional interpersonal framework of agency (dominance) and communion (warmth). There isn’t a separate Affiliation or Control scale in the PAI’s interpersonal domain, so the total number of interpersonal scales is two.

The interpersonal part of the PAI is defined by two scales that describe how a person tends to interact with others. One measures Dominance, which reflects assertiveness and the drive to control or lead in social situations. The other measures Warmth, which reflects friendliness, cooperativeness, and affectionate engagement with others. These two scales map onto the common two-dimensional interpersonal framework of agency (dominance) and communion (warmth). There isn’t a separate Affiliation or Control scale in the PAI’s interpersonal domain, so the total number of interpersonal scales is two.