Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) Test

Understand your anxiety symptoms and severity in about 10 minutes. This 21 item clinical screen covers physical and mental signs to support clearer next steps.

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23/63

Anxiety (A)

This scale measures the overall severity of anxiety symptoms by summing responses across 21 items.

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0 – 21: Low | 22 – 35: Moderate | 36 – 63: High

A score of 23 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a moderate level of anxiety symptom severity on this measure.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

People feeling anxious symptoms

44%OF USERS

Individuals who notice persistent worry, panic, or physical signs like racing heart or dizziness and want to gauge severity.

Therapy or counseling starters

33%OF USERS

People beginning or considering mental health support who want a structured snapshot of their current anxiety level.

Caregivers and concerned loved ones

23%OF USERS

Family members or partners who suspect someone is struggling with anxiety and want a clear set of symptoms to discuss.

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Anxiety (A)

Average

33.7

Normal range

22.1 — 45.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for common symptoms of anxiety and estimates their severity. Items cover physical and psychological symptoms.

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

There are 21 items. Most people complete it in about 10 minutes.

What time period should be used when rating symptoms?

Rate each symptom based on how much it has bothered you during the past week, including today. Select the option that best matches your experience.

How are responses scored?

Each item is rated on a 0–3 scale, and the item scores are summed to produce a total score. Higher totals indicate greater symptom severity.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate symptom level but do not confirm a diagnosis. Clinical interpretation should consider current stressors, medical conditions, and other assessment information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) Test

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This measure is a brief self-report inventory used to screen for anxiety symptoms and to estimate their severity in clinical and nonclinical settings. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), developed by A. T. Beck, focuses on common manifestations of anxiety, including both somatic and cognitive/affective symptoms.

It contains 21 items and typically requires about 10 minutes to complete. Responses are summed to yield a total score that can support clinical decision-making, such as identifying individuals who may benefit from further assessment; results from the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) should be interpreted in the context of the individual’s history, current presentation, and other assessment data.

Author: A. T. Beck

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