PIMI (Physically In, Mentally In)

When you’re both fully involved and fully believing in your religious group

• You follow every rule and deeply believe it's the only path to truth.

• You defend your faith passionately in conversations with others.

Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)

• High levels of fear around failure or imperfection may be present.

• Those outside the belief system may be viewed with judgment or suspicion.

• Exposure to alternate views may lead to distress or cognitive dissonance.