Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS) Test

Understand your self-control and impulse management in about 3 minutes. This quick 13-item measure supports reliable screening for impulsive risk and targeted self-regulation goals.

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October 2, 2025

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47/65

Self-Control (S)

Measures the tendency to regulate impulses, stay organized, and persist toward goals through deliberate self-control.

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13 – 27: Low | 28 – 45: Moderate | 46 – 65: High

A score of 47 falls in the High range, suggesting generally strong impulse control and consistent goal-directed behavior.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Students and busy learners

41%OF USERS

They take it to understand why they procrastinate or get distracted and to see how well they can stick to study plans.

Coaching and self-improvement seekers

34%OF USERS

They use it to pinpoint weak spots in habits and willpower so they can set realistic goals and build better routines.

Researchers and clinicians

25%OF USERS

They use it as a quick screening tool to assess self-regulation and impulsivity for studies, counseling, or program evaluation.

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Self-Control Scale (SS)

Average

32.4

Normal range

25.2 — 39.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures typical self-control, including the ability to resist impulses and stay focused on planned actions.

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

Completion typically takes about 3 minutes. The questionnaire includes 13 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best reflects usual behavior rather than a single recent event. Answer all items and avoid overthinking.

What do the results represent?

Scores indicate relative levels of self-control compared with typical patterns in the population. Results support screening and research and are not a standalone diagnosis.

What factors can affect score accuracy?

Inattentive responding, rushed completion, or attempts to present an overly favorable image can distort results. Scores are most useful when responses reflect typical behavior.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS) Test

self-regulation

This self-report measure evaluates individual differences in self-control, broadly defined as the capacity to regulate impulses, emotions, and behavior in pursuit of longer-term goals. The Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS) is commonly used as a brief screening tool in research and applied assessment settings.

Developed by Angie L. Boone and June P. Tangney, it consists of 13 items and typically requires about 3 minutes to complete. Respondents rate statements about everyday self-regulatory behaviors, supporting a concise estimate of trait self-control. Results from the Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS) may help inform case formulation and guide discussion of strengths and potential targets for intervention, with interpretation considered in the context of other clinical and contextual information.

Author: Angie L. Boone, June P. Tangney, roy-f-baumeister

Literature: Muraven, M., & Baumeister, R. F. Self-regulation and depletion of limited resources: does self-control resemble a muscle? Psychological Bulletin. 2000.; Tangney, J. P., Baumeister, R. F., & Boone, A. L. High self-control predicts good adjustment, less pathology, better grades, and interpersonal success. Journal of Personality. 2004.

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