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Autonomy-Dependence Questionnaire Test

Take the online Autonomy-Dependence Questionnaire Test - AI psychologist FreudlyYou can take Autonomy-Dependence Questionnaire Testhere. Online version of a simple and accurate psychological test with interpretation.en
Understand whether someone tends to act independently or lean on others in about 4 minutes. A quick 20 item check that supports counseling, education, hiring, and tracking change over time.
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Questions: 204 minutes
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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8/20
Autonomy-Dependence Scale (ADS)
Assesses how strongly a person tends to act independently versus relying on others' guidance and decisions.
Dependent
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Autonomous
07: Dependent | 810: Mixed | 1120: Autonomous
A score of 8 falls in the Mixed range, suggesting a balanced style with some independent decision-making alongside occasional reliance on external support.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

HR and Hiring Managers
41%OF USERS
Use it to see whether candidates and employees work independently or need frequent guidance for a role.
School Psychologists and Teachers
34%OF USERS
Apply it with adolescents or younger students to understand initiative, self-control, and reliance on adults or peers.
Therapy and Coaching Clients
25%OF USERS
Take it to clarify personal patterns around decision-making, responsibility, and seeking support in daily life.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Autonomy-Dependence Scale (AS)
Autonomy-Dependence Scale (AS)
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Example Questions From the Test

You will now answer a series of questions. If a statement applies to you, respond “Yes”; if it does not, respond “No.” There are 20 statements in total. Do not spend too much time thinking about your answers; respond quickly and be sure to answer every item.
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    • Yes
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Autonomy-Dependence Questionnaire Test

Autonomy-Dependence Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

autonomy
self-regulation

This brief self-report measure assesses individual differences in self-regulation style, focusing on autonomy versus reliance on others. The Autonomy-Dependence Questionnaire is intended to clarify whether a person typically initiates and manages activities independently or tends to seek guidance and support. It includes 20 items and takes about 4 minutes to complete.

Items ask about common decision-making and behavior patterns relevant to independent functioning and help-seeking. In applied settings, the Autonomy-Dependence Questionnaire may be used to support case formulation and to monitor change over time, when interpreted within the broader clinical or evaluation context. The measure is attributed to Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan.

Author: Edward L. Deci, Richard M. Ryan
Literature: Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. The “what” and “why” of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self-determination of behavior. Psychological Inquiry. 2000.; Bornstein, R. F. The dependent personality: Developmental, social, and clinical perspectives. Psychological Bulletin. 1992.
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