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Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II)

Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II) Test

Understand how you handle tough thoughts and feelings and keep moving forward in about 2 minutes. Seven quick items give clear insight into avoidance versus flexibility to guide support and track change.

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October 2, 2025

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42/49

Acceptance and Action (AaA)

Measures psychological flexibility versus rigidity by assessing the tendency to avoid or control unpleasant internal experiences versus accept them and act in line with goals.

Higher flexibility

Moderate rigidity

Higher rigidity

7 – 21: Higher flexibility | 22 – 35: Moderate rigidity | 36 – 49: Higher rigidity

A score of 42 falls in the Higher rigidity range, suggesting a stronger tendency to avoid or struggle with difficult thoughts and feelings, which may reduce behavioral flexibility in challenging situations.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Anxiety and stress strugglers

41%OF USERS

People feeling overwhelmed by worry or stress take it to see how much they avoid difficult feelings versus handle them and keep moving.

Therapy and coaching clients

34%OF USERS

People in counseling use it to track progress in becoming more accepting of thoughts and emotions while taking actions aligned with their goals.

Self-improvement seekers

25%OF USERS

People curious about their mindset take it to understand whether they get stuck fighting inner experiences or can stay flexible under pressure.

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Acceptance and Action Scale (AaAS)

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32.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures psychological inflexibility and experiential avoidance, including attempts to control or escape unwanted thoughts and emotions. Higher scores generally indicate greater difficulty staying open to internal experiences while taking effective action.

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best reflects how true each statement has been for you recently. Answer all items and avoid spending too long on any single statement.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

It includes 7 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete.

How are results interpreted?

Scores summarize the degree of avoidance and rigidity versus acceptance and flexibility. Results are screening-level indicators and should be interpreted in the context of other clinical information.

Can this questionnaire be used to track change over time?

Yes, repeated use can show shifts in acceptance and behavioral flexibility across treatment or self-management efforts. Use the same instructions and time frame each time to support comparability.

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Acceptance and Action Questionnaire, AAQ-II Test

Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure is used to assess psychological inflexibility and experiential avoidance in relation to internal experiences (e.g., thoughts, emotions) and valued action. The Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II) is commonly used as a brief self-report indicator of processes targeted in acceptance- and mindfulness-based interventions.

It consists of 7 items and typically requires about 2 minutes to complete. Items are rated using a Likert-type response format, yielding a total score that can be used to support clinical case formulation, monitor change over time, and complement other sources of assessment; it is not intended to serve as a stand-alone diagnostic instrument.

Developed by Bond, F.; Hayes, S., the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II) is often administered in outpatient and research settings when a concise estimate of avoidance-based coping and flexibility-related functioning is clinically relevant.

Author: Bond, F., Hayes, S.

Literature: Bond, F. W., Hayes, S. C., Baer, R. A., Carpenter, K. M., Guenole, N., Orcutt, H. K., Waltz, T., & Zettle, R. D. Preliminary psychometric properties of the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire–II: A revised measure of psychological inflexibility and experiential avoidance. Behavior Therapy. 2011.; Bond, F. W., & Bunce, D. The role of acceptance and job control in mental health, job satisfaction, and work performance. Journal of Applied Psychology. 2003.; Hayes, S. C., Strosahl, K. D., Wilson, K. G., Bissett, R. T., Pistorello, J., Toarmino, D., Polusny, M. A., Dykstra, T. A., Batten, S. V., Bergan, J., Stewart, S. H., Zvolensky, M. J., Eifert, G. H., Bond, F. W., Forsyth, J. P., Karekla, M., & McCurry, S. M. Measuring experiential avoidance: A preliminary test of a working model. The Psychological Record. 2004.; Hayes, S. C., Luoma, J. B., Bond, F. W., Masuda, A., & Lillis, J. Acceptance and commitment therapy: Model, processes and outcomes. Behaviour Research and Therapy. 2006.; Barlow, D. H. Anxiety and its disorders: The nature and treatment of anxiety and panic. Guilford Press. 2002.

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