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Free Will and Determinism Plus Scale (FAD-Plus)

Free Will and Determinism Plus Scale (FAD-Plus) Test

Understand how you view free will and determinism in just 5 minutes. Get a nuanced 27 item profile that supports work on motivation, responsibility, and counseling goals.

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3/5

Scientific Determinism (SD)

Measures the extent to which a person believes that human actions are determined by scientific laws and causal factors rather than free choice.

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Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 3 indicates a moderate belief in scientific determinism, suggesting a balanced tendency to attribute behavior to causal factors without fully dismissing personal agency.

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3/5

Unpredictability (U)

Measures the extent to which a person views life events and outcomes as inherently unpredictable and difficult to understand or anticipate.

More predictable worldview

Mixed/neutral

More unpredictable worldview

1 – 2.4: More predictable worldview | 2.5 – 3.5: Mixed/neutral | 3.6 – 5: More unpredictable worldview

A score of 3 indicates a moderate belief in unpredictability, suggesting a balanced view where the world is sometimes seen as hard to foresee but not consistently chaotic.

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3/5

Fatalistic Determinism (FD)

Measures the extent to which a person believes life events and personal outcomes are governed by fate or inevitable forces beyond individual control.

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Moderate

High

1 – 2.4: Low | 2.5 – 3.5: Moderate | 3.6 – 5: High

A score of 3 indicates a moderate tendency to view outcomes as partly shaped by fate, alongside some room for personal influence.

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4/5

Free Will (FW)

Measures the extent to which a person believes human choices are genuinely free and meaningful.

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Moderate

High

1 – 2.4: Low | 2.5 – 3.4: Moderate | 3.5 – 5: High

A score of 4 indicates a high endorsement of human freedom, suggesting you tend to view personal choices as real and impactful.

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Self-improvement seekers

41%OF USERS

They want to understand how much they see their life as driven by personal choice versus circumstances to improve motivation, habits, and accountability.

Students of psychology

34%OF USERS

They take it for coursework or projects to explore how beliefs about free will and determinism relate to behavior, responsibility, and moral judgments.

Counseling and coaching clients

25%OF USERS

They use it to clarify whether they feel in control or constrained, helping shape realistic goals and strategies for change.

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Scientific determinism (Sd)

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3.2

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2.7 — 3.8

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Unpredictability (U)

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3.3 — 4.6

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Fatalistic Determinism (FD)

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3.6

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2.9 — 4.3

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Freedom (F)

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2.1

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1.4 — 2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures beliefs about whether actions are chosen freely, determined by prior causes, or shaped by both. It provides separate scores for different belief components rather than a single yes-or-no result.

How should statements be rated?

Select the response that best reflects agreement with each statement. Use the full range of options when appropriate, and avoid choosing the same option for all items.

Can a person endorse both free will and determinism?

Yes, both beliefs can be endorsed at the same time. The scoring is designed to capture mixed or nuanced views.

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

Completion typically takes about 5 minutes. The questionnaire contains 27 statements.

How should the results be interpreted?

Scores describe tendencies in worldview beliefs and do not indicate mental health status or diagnosis. Results are best interpreted alongside the purpose of the assessment and other relevant information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Belief in Freedom/Determinism, FAD-Plus Test

Free Will and Determinism Plus Scale (FAD-Plus) Test

subjectivity beliefs

This instrument assesses individual differences in beliefs about human agency and causal determinism. The Free Will and Determinism Plus Scale (FAD-Plus) uses self-report ratings to characterize how strongly a respondent endorses concepts related to free will, determinism, and related attitudes. It is commonly used in research settings and may also inform clinical case formulation when beliefs about personal control and responsibility are relevant.

The measure consists of 27 items and typically requires about 5 minutes to complete. It yields a profile of belief endorsements rather than a single global construct, supporting interpretation of nuanced or mixed viewpoints. The Free Will and Determinism Plus Scale (FAD-Plus) is often administered alongside other measures of motivation, attribution, and moral cognition to contextualize responses (Vohs).

Author: Kathleen D. Vohs, roy-f-baumeister

Literature: Paulhus, D. L., & Carey, J. M. The FAD-Plus: Measuring lay beliefs regarding free will and related constructs. Journal of Personality Assessment. 2011.

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