Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) Test
Understand current psychotic symptom severity in about 4 minutes. An 18 item scale that helps spot key symptoms fast and track response to treatment over time.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Suspiciousness, Hostility (SH)
Average
13.6
Normal range
10.7 — 16.5
min.
3
max.
21
Majority
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Arousal / tension (A/t)
Average
9.5
Normal range
6.4 — 12.6
min.
3
max.
21
Majority
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Apathy, sluggishness (As)
Average
14.9
Normal range
10.9 — 18.9
min.
4
max.
28
Majority
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Thinking Disorders (TD)
Average
16.5
Normal range
13.3 — 19.6
min.
4
max.
28
Majority
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Anxious Depression (AD)
Average
17.4
Normal range
13.4 — 21.4
min.
4
max.
28
Majority
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Total Score (TS)
Average
70.3
Normal range
50.6 — 90.1
min.
19
max.
126
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this scale measure?
It rates the current severity of key psychiatric symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganization, anxiety, and depression. Scores support symptom monitoring over time.
Who is this scale intended for?
It is intended for adults with suspected or known acute psychosis, including schizophrenia-spectrum and related conditions. It is not designed for children or routine screening in non-acute settings.
How is the rating completed?
A clinician conducts a brief interview and uses direct observation to rate each item. Ratings reflect symptom severity during the current assessment period.
How long does it take and how many items are rated?
Administration typically takes about 4 minutes. There are 18 items.
Does the score provide a diagnosis?
No, it does not establish a diagnosis. It indicates symptom severity and can be used to track change with treatment or over the course of care.
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About This Assessment
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Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This measure is designed to support rapid, structured evaluation of current psychiatric symptom severity in adults. The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS), developed by Donald R. Gorham and John E. Overall, is commonly used in acute settings to quantify symptom intensity based on interview content and clinical observation.
The instrument includes 18 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to administer. Ratings are intended to reflect the clinician’s judgment of symptom severity at the time of assessment and are generally used to monitor change over time rather than to establish a diagnosis. In clinical practice, the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) can help characterize prominent symptom domains and support treatment planning and ongoing symptom tracking.
Author: Donald R. Gorham, John E. Overall
Literature: Overall, J. E., & Gorham, D. R. The brief psychiatric rating scale. Psychological Reports. 1962.; Andreasen, N. C. Scale for the assessment of negative symptoms (SANS). University of Iowa. 1983.; Zygmunt, A., Olfson, M., Boyer, C. A., & Mechanic, D. Interventions to improve medication adherence in schizophrenia. American Journal of Psychiatry. 2002.
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