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Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) Test

Understand a child’s behavior across settings in about 22 minutes. Quick, structured results pinpoint key concerns and guide targeted support while tracking progress over time.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

47/100

Externalizing Problems (EP)

Measures the extent of outwardly expressed behavioral difficulties, combining aggression and delinquent behavior indicators.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 47 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme level of externalizing behaviors compared with the full scale.

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19/100

Internalizing Problems (IP)

Measures the severity of internalized difficulties such as anxiety, withdrawal/introversion, and somatic complaints.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 19 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively few signs of internalized emotional or somatic difficulties in the reported behavior.

example score

54/100

Aggression (A)

Measures the degree of aggressive reactions, conflict-proneness, and tendency toward hostile behavior.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 54 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme level of aggressive or conflict-related behavior compared with the full scale.

example score

63/100

Delinquent Behavior (DB)

Measures the frequency and intensity of behaviors that violate rules and social norms in everyday settings.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 63 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting more frequent rule-breaking behaviors than typically expected, though not at the highest level on this scale.

example score

81/100

Attention Problems (AP)

Measures difficulties with concentration, sustaining attention, and impulse control in everyday behavior.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 81 falls in the High range, suggesting pronounced attention and impulse-control difficulties relative to this scale.

example score

90/100

Thought Problems (TP)

Measures difficulties with concentration, thinking, and perception that may affect how a child processes information and stays mentally organized.

Typical range

Elevated concerns

High concerns

0 – 49: Typical range | 50 – 74: Elevated concerns | 75 – 100: High concerns

A score of 90 falls in the High concerns range, suggesting notable difficulties with concentration and thinking that may be more pronounced than is typical for peers.

example score

75/100

Socialization Problems (SP)

Measures difficulties in forming and maintaining peer relationships and adapting to group social settings.

Within typical range

Some difficulties

Marked difficulties

0 – 33: Within typical range | 34 – 66: Some difficulties | 67 – 100: Marked difficulties

A score of 75 falls in the “Marked difficulties” range, suggesting notable challenges with social adaptation and maintaining social connections compared with typical expectations.

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31/100

Anxiety (A)

Measures internal restlessness, fears, and tension reflected in the child’s everyday behavior.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 31 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively few signs of anxiety-related tension or fears in the reported behavior.

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23/100

Somatic Problems (SP)

Measures the frequency of physical complaints reported without a clear medical explanation, often associated with stress-related bodily symptoms.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 23 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively few somatic complaints are being reported compared with higher scores on this scale.

example score

70/100

Withdrawn (W)

This scale measures a child’s tendency toward social withdrawal, preference for solitude, and difficulty forming or maintaining social connections.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 70 falls in the High range, suggesting a stronger-than-average tendency toward social withdrawal and possible challenges with social adjustment in everyday settings.

example score

67/100

Total Problems (TP)

This scale summarizes the child’s overall level of emotional and behavioral difficulties based on parent or teacher ratings.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 67 falls in the High range, indicating an elevated overall level of emotional and behavioral difficulties relative to this scale.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Concerned parents at home

44%OF USERS

Parents who notice mood, behavior, attention, or social issues and want a structured snapshot to understand what’s typical versus what needs support.

Teachers and school staff

33%OF USERS

Educators completing ratings to document classroom behavior, learning-related difficulties, and peer interactions for referrals or support planning.

Child mental health professionals

23%OF USERS

Psychologists and counselors using parent/teacher reports to guide assessment, clarify symptom areas, and track changes over time.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.

Indicator of Externalizing Problems (IoEP)

Average

61.1

Normal range

47 — 75.1

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100

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Internal Problems Indicator (IPI)

Average

55.7

Normal range

42.1 — 69.2

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100

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Aggression (A)

Average

38.5

Normal range

26.1 — 50.9

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100

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Delinquent Behavior (DB)

Average

73.3

Normal range

56.4 — 90.2

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100

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Attention Issues (AI)

Average

33.8

Normal range

16.3 — 51.2

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100

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Thinking Problems (TP)

Average

30.7

Normal range

13.7 — 47.7

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100

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Socialization Disorders (SD)

Average

73.9

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55.9 — 91.9

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100

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Anxiety (A)

Average

62.7

Normal range

46.1 — 79.3

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100

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Somatic Problems (SP)

Average

26.7

Normal range

11.9 — 41.5

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Introversion (I)

Average

71.8

Normal range

57.6 — 86

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100

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Overall Problem Score (OPS)

Average

66.4

Normal range

53 — 79.8

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100

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

Below is a list of statements describing the behavior of children and adolescents. If an item fully describes the child’s (student’s) current behavior, select response 2. If an item describes the behavior only to some extent or only occasionally, select response 1. If the statement does not describe the adolescent’s behavior at all, select response 0.

- 0: Not true (as far as you know)
- 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
- 2: Very true or often true
- 0: Not true (as far as you know)
- 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
- 2: Very true or often true
- 0: Not true (as far as you know)
- 1: Somewhat or sometimes true
- 2: Very true or often true

These are 3 of the 119 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure uses standardized informant ratings to characterize a child or adolescent’s behavioral and emotional functioning across everyday contexts. The Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) is commonly completed by a parent or teacher to support clinical screening and to inform follow-up assessment.

The form includes 119 items and typically requires about 22 minutes to complete. Responses are used to summarize patterns of difficulties and adaptive functioning in a manner suitable for clinical documentation and treatment planning.

Results from the Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) are generally interpreted in conjunction with clinical interview data, developmental history, and other measures, recognizing that findings reflect the informant’s observations and may vary across settings.

Author: Thomas M. Achenbach

Literature: Achenbach, T. M., & Rescorla, L. A. Manual for the ASEBA school-age forms & profiles. University of Vermont, Research Center for Children, Youth, & Families. 2001.