Acute and Chronic Stress Scale Test

Understand how stress is hitting you now versus building over time in about 6 minutes. Get clear insights to guide support, coping strategies, and next steps from 30 quick items.

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October 2, 2025

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61/72

Chronic Stress (CS)

Assesses the intensity of persistent, long-term stress and related emotional, physical, and sleep-related strain.

Low

High

18 – 39: Low | 40 – 72: High

A score of 61 falls in the High range, indicating a pronounced level of ongoing stress with stronger associated emotional and physical strain.

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21/48

Acute Stress (AS)

Measures current acute stress reactions, including physiological discomfort, emotional and cognitive tension, communication strain, and behavioral difficulties.

Low

High

12 – 24: Low | 25 – 48: High

A score of 21 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively mild acute stress symptoms at the moment.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Overloaded students and grads

41%OF USERS

People juggling exams, deadlines, and big life choices who want to see whether their stress is a short-term spike or an ongoing strain.

Early-career young professionals

34%OF USERS

New or growing workers under performance pressure who want a quick check on how work stress is affecting them right now and over time.

Counselors and educators

25%OF USERS

Helpers using a brief questionnaire to screen stress levels in young people and decide what support or training is needed next.

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What You’ll See After You Finish the Test

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Comparison

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Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.

Chronic Stress (CS)

Average

31.7

Normal range

21.8 — 41.5

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Acute Stress (AS)

Average

37.3

Normal range

32.5 — 42.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures current stress responses and longer-term, ongoing stress patterns. Scores indicate whether recent strain, sustained strain, or both are most prominent.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adolescents and young adults in educational, clinical, or research settings. It may also be used for group screening and outcome monitoring.

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

Completion typically takes about 6 minutes. The questionnaire includes 30 items.

How should items be answered?

Each item should be answered based on typical feelings and reactions within the time frame implied by the item. Select the response that best matches the experience without overthinking.

How should results be interpreted?

Results describe relative levels of acute and chronic stress and are used to guide follow-up discussion or support planning. They do not provide a diagnosis and should be interpreted in context.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Acute and Chronic Stress Scale Test

stress level

In clinical and research settings, the Acute and Chronic Stress Scale is a brief self-report measure designed to characterize perceived stress as both time-limited (acute) and persistent (chronic). It is intended to support structured screening and monitoring of stress-related experiences over time.

Respondents rate 30 items in about 6 minutes, yielding separate indicators of acute and chronic stress. Developed by Sheldon Cohen and Richard S. Lazarus, the Acute and Chronic Stress Scale can be used to inform case formulation, guide follow-up assessment when elevations are observed, and document change in response to intervention or evolving circumstances.

Author: Richard S. Lazarus, Sheldon Cohen

Literature: Cohen, S., Kamarck, T., & Mermelstein, R. A global measure of perceived stress. Journal of Health and Social Behavior. 1983.

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