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Performance Motivation Assessment Test

Understand what truly drives work or study behavior in about 6 minutes. Get a clear motivation profile to guide coaching, hiring, and rewards, and spot motivation gaps fast.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured
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7/12
Avoidance of Punishment (AoP)
Measures how strongly a person’s compliance and effort are driven by the desire to avoid punishment or negative consequences.
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Moderate
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0 – 5: Low | 6 – 8: Moderate | 9 – 12: High
A score of 7 indicates a moderate tendency to stay compliant and complete tasks partly to avoid negative outcomes.
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4/12
Career (C)
Assesses the extent to which diligence is driven by motivation for career growth and professional advancement.
Low
Moderate
High
0 – 4: Low | 5 – 8: Moderate | 9 – 12: High
A score of 4 suggests low career-driven motivation, with advancement playing a limited role in sustaining diligence.
example score
10/12
Duty (D)
Measures diligence driven by an internal sense of duty and responsibility for completing tasks.
Low
Moderate
High
0 – 5: Low | 6 – 8: Moderate | 9 – 12: High
A score of 10 indicates a high level of duty-based motivation, suggesting strong internal accountability for following through on tasks.
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5/12
Order Compliance (OC)
Measures the extent to which a person tends to comply with orders and follow managerial instructions unconditionally.
Low compliance
Moderate compliance
High compliance
0 – 4: Low compliance | 5 – 8: Moderate compliance | 9 – 12: High compliance
A score of 5 indicates a moderate tendency to follow orders, generally aligning with instructions while not relying on command-following as the primary driver.
example score
7/12
Reward (R)
Measures the degree to which diligence is driven by incentives such as rewards, bonuses, or money.
Low reward focus
Moderate reward focus
High reward focus
0 – 4: Low reward focus | 5 – 8: Moderate reward focus | 9 – 12: High reward focus
A score of 7 indicates a moderate orientation toward rewards, suggesting incentives can support diligence but are not the sole driver of effort.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
HR and recruiters
41%OF USERS
Use it during hiring or internal assessments to quickly see what motivates a candidate or employee and where motivation risks may appear.
Team leads and managers
34%OF USERS
Take it to choose the right mix of rewards, accountability, and clear instructions to improve performance and reduce friction.
Employees and students
25%OF USERS
Use it for self-understanding to identify what drives their effort and how to stay consistent when tasks get routine or stressful.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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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.
Avoidance of Punishment (AoP)
Average
7.4
Normal range
5.3 — 9.5
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12
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Career (C)
Average
3.2
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1.1 — 5.3
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12
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Debt (D)
Average
7.1
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4.9 — 9.4
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12
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Carrying Out an Order (COaO)
Average
7.5
Normal range
5.5 — 9.6
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12
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Reward (R)
Average
8.5
Normal range
6.6 — 10.4
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max.
12
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this assessment measure?
It measures the strength of five common work- and study-related motives. Results show which motives are most likely to influence behavior and which are less prominent.
Which motivation areas are included?
The assessment covers reward seeking, punishment avoidance, career growth ambition, habitual compliance with orders, and a conscious sense of duty and conscientiousness. More than one motive can be elevated at the same time.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Typical completion time is about 6 minutes. The questionnaire contains 30 items.
How should items be answered?
Select the response that best matches typical behavior, not an ideal or preferred image. Answer all items and avoid overthinking individual questions.
How are results typically used?
Results support decisions about motivational strategies, such as incentives, clear expectations, or accountability. They may also highlight motivational strengths and potential barriers relevant to performance.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Assessment of Motivation for Diligence, ISP-3E Test

Performance Motivation Assessment Test

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This measure is designed to screen motivational factors that may influence task engagement and work or academic performance. The Performance Motivation Assessment provides a brief, structured self-report format for identifying prominent motivational drivers.

The instrument includes 30 items and typically requires about 6 minutes to complete. It yields profile-style results that can be used to support hypothesis generation in contexts such as selection, coaching, or development, and should be interpreted alongside other clinical or organizational data. The Performance Motivation Assessment is attributed to John W. Atkinson and David C. McClelland.

Author: David C. McClelland, John W. Atkinson
Literature: Kanfer, R. Work motivation: Identifying use-inspired research directions. Industrial and Organizational Psychology. 2009.
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