Self-Management Ability Assessment Test

Understand your self-management strengths across focus, control, and growth in about 7 minutes. Get clear, actionable insight to spot blind spots, set goals, and build daily habits that stick.
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How the Scales are Structured
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7/12
Self-Development (S)
Assesses the tendency and capacity to deliberately work on oneself to improve personal, professional, and creative qualities.
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A score of 7 indicates a moderate level of self-development, suggesting a generally present growth orientation that may be applied inconsistently across situations.
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9/12
Self-Suggestion (S)
Measures the ability to use autosuggestion to influence your state, guide behavior, and reduce emotional tension through inner dialogue.
Limited
Moderate
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A score of 9 indicates a moderate ability to use autosuggestion to steady emotions and support self-directed behavior, though it may not be consistently strong in more demanding situations.
example score
8/12
Self-Evaluation (S)
Measures how objectively a person evaluates their personal qualities and performance without marked over- or underestimation.
Low objectivity
Balanced
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A score of 8 falls in the Balanced range, suggesting generally realistic self-evaluation with only occasional bias toward being too critical or too lenient.
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7/12
Self-Control (S)
Measures the ability to regulate emotions and behavior to adapt to changing conditions and complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
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A score of 7 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting generally adequate self-control with occasional slips under stress or changing demands.
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7/12
Self-Reliance (S)
Measures autonomy, initiative, and independence in actions and decision-making.
Low autonomy
Moderate autonomy
High autonomy
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A score of 7 suggests a moderate level of autonomy and initiative, with independent action present but not consistently expressed across situations.
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8/12
Capacity for Self-Realization (CfS)
Measures the ability to translate personal abilities and creative potential into real activity and growth-oriented goals.
Developing
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A score of 8 indicates a moderate capacity for self-actualization, with generally consistent expression of strengths and creative potential alongside areas that may still benefit from further development.
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6/12
Self-Organization (S)
Assesses how well a person plans activities, uses resources efficiently, and organizes daily life to reach goals.
Needs Structure
Developing Discipline
Strong Self-Discipline
46Needs Structure79Developing Discipline1012Strong Self-Discipline
A score of 6 suggests self-discipline is still forming, with a tendency to need more external structure or clearer routines to follow plans consistently.
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8/12
Self-Determination (S)
Measures the ability to clearly identify personal goals and needs while anticipating obstacles to achieving them.
Needs clarification
Developing
Well-defined
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A score of 8 indicates a developing level of self-determination, with generally clear goals and emerging skill in anticipating obstacles.
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8/12
Toward Self-Knowledge (TS)
Measures self-awareness—the ability to recognize one’s strengths and weaknesses, knowledge level, and personal and professional qualities.
Limited self-awareness
Developing self-awareness
Strong self-awareness
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A score of 8 indicates developing self-awareness, with a generally clear sense of personal qualities and areas for growth that may still benefit from further reflection.
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60/108
Self-Management Abilities (SA)
Measures overall self-regulation and self-management abilities such as goal-setting, planning, self-monitoring, and personal development.
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A score of 60 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting generally adequate self-regulation skills with some areas that may benefit from further strengthening for more consistent goal achievement.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Goal-focused self improvers
41%OF USERS
People who want to get more disciplined and clear about goals, habits, and follow-through in everyday life.
Stressed professionals and managers
34%OF USERS
Working adults who feel overloaded and want to assess planning, self-control, and emotional regulation at work.
Students and early-career starters
25%OF USERS
Learners and new employees who want to understand their self-organization, initiative, and growth areas for study or career planning.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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To self-development (Ts)
Average
7.2
Normal range
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On Autosuggestion (OA)
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To Self-Esteem (TS)
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9.2
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8.210.2
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
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On Self-Control (OS)
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7.3
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5.98.6
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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.
To amateur performance (Tap)
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Towards self-actualization (Ts)
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9
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7.710.3
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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.
Towards Self-Discipline (TS)
Average
9.2
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7.910.6
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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.
To Self-Determination (TS)
Average
6.6
Normal range
5.57.7
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4
max.
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.
To self-discovery (Ts)
Average
7
Normal range
5.58.5
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4
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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.
Self-Regulation Abilities (SA)
Average
61.2
Normal range
51.570.8
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36
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108
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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.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?
It screens key self-management skills, including self-awareness, goal clarity, planning, initiative, self-control, self-esteem, internal self-talk, and self-development.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Estimated completion time is about 7 minutes. The form includes 36 questions.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best describes typical behavior and experience. Use the first answer that fits, without extended reflection.
How are results used?
Results help identify strengths and possible bottlenecks in self-regulation and goal-directed behavior. They can inform coaching, counseling, training plans, or personal development goals.
Is this a diagnostic tool?
No, it is a psychometric screening instrument and does not provide a clinical diagnosis. Interpretation should consider context and other assessment information when available.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Assessment of Self-Management Abilities Test

Self-Management Ability Assessment Test

This instrument is designed to assess perceived self-regulatory and self-management skills across everyday contexts. The Self-Management Ability Assessment uses self-report responses to characterize how an individual typically approaches goal setting, organization, self-monitoring, and follow-through.

It consists of 36 items and typically takes about 7 minutes to complete. Results are intended to support clinical formulation and treatment planning by identifying relative strengths and areas that may benefit from targeted skills practice or coaching.

The Self-Management Ability Assessment is attributed to Albert Bandura.

Author: Albert Bandura
Literature: Bandura, A. Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. W. H. Freeman. 1997.
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