Behavior Control Scale Test

Understand your self-control, emotional regulation, and goal setting in about 25 minutes. Gain clear insights to strengthen decisions, manage stress, and follow through on goals.

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

29/45

Behavioral Control (BC)

Measures how consistently a person can regulate actions, persist through difficulties, and follow through on commitments.

Lower control

Moderate control

Higher control

9 – 20: Lower control | 21 – 33: Moderate control | 34 – 45: Higher control

A score of 29 indicates moderate behavior control, suggesting generally steady self-discipline with some variability under stress or when tasks are demanding.

example score

36/45

Emotional Control (EC)

Measures how well you perceive, understand, and regulate your emotions and recognize others’ emotional cues.

Low control

Moderate control

High control

9 – 21: Low control | 22 – 33: Moderate control | 34 – 45: High control

A score of 36 falls in the High control range, suggesting you generally manage emotional reactions effectively and notice how emotions influence behavior.

example score

13/45

Volitional Control (VC)

Measures the ability to plan actions, sustain focus on goals, and resist distractions through organized, purposeful intent.

Low

Moderate

High

9 – 20: Low | 21 – 33: Moderate | 34 – 45: High

A score of 13 falls in the Low range, suggesting more difficulty maintaining goal-focused planning and staying organized when distractions arise.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

People building better habits

41%OF USERS

They want a clear picture of their self-control and follow-through to stick with routines like exercise, study, or healthier choices.

Professionals under pressure

34%OF USERS

They take it to understand how they regulate emotions and make decisions when work demands, deadlines, or conflict are high.

Goal setters and planners

25%OF USERS

They use it to see how well they set goals, stay motivated, and adjust their plans when setbacks happen.

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What You’ll See After You Finish the Test

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Behavior Control (BC)

Average

28.7

Normal range

23.4 — 34

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Emotional Control (EC)

Average

18.6

Normal range

11.9 — 25.4

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Willpower Control (WC)

Average

32.3

Normal range

26.8 — 37.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this test measure?

It assesses characteristics related to self-control, emotional regulation, and goal setting. It focuses on how emotions are managed, decisions are made, and goals are pursued.

How long does it take, and how many questions are included?

Estimated completion time is about 25 minutes. The test includes 27 questions.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best reflects typical behavior in most situations. Base responses on recent patterns rather than rare or extreme events.

Are there right or wrong answers?

No; items describe different behavior patterns and preferences. Accurate results depend on consistent and honest responses.

How should results be interpreted?

Results summarize relative strengths and areas that may need support in self-control, emotional regulation, and goal-directed behavior. They should be considered alongside other information and are not a diagnosis.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Behavior Control Scale Test

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This self-report measure assesses perceived capacity for self-regulation in everyday contexts. The Behavior Control Scale is intended to characterize how individuals manage emotions, inhibit impulsive responses, and sustain goal-directed behavior. Developed by Albert Bandura.

It consists of 27 items and typically takes about 25 minutes to complete. Results from the Behavior Control Scale may be used to inform clinical formulation and treatment planning by identifying relative strengths and areas of difficulty in emotional regulation, decision-making, and goal pursuit.

Author: Albert Bandura

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