Campbell Benevolence Scale Test

Understand how someone relates to others and shows kindness in just 2 minutes. Eight quick items give a clear, practical snapshot for counseling, training, or research.

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October 2, 2025

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5/8

Benevolence (B)

Measures the degree of a friendly, agreeable attitude toward others in interpersonal interactions.

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0 – 3: Low | 4 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 8: High

A score of 5 indicates a moderate tendency toward friendly and positive interactions with others.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Therapy and counseling clients

41%OF USERS

People exploring relationship difficulties or personal growth take it to get a quick snapshot of how supportive and empathic they tend to be.

Team leads and HR specialists

34%OF USERS

Managers and HR use it to gauge the interpersonal climate in a group and identify who may need support with cooperation and tact.

Students and researchers

25%OF USERS

Psychology and education learners take it for fast measurement of kindness-related traits in studies, training, or classroom projects.

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Friendliness Scale (FS)

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3.9 — 6.3

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses agreeableness expressed as kindness, friendliness, and supportive behavior in relationships. Results reflect how strongly these tendencies appear across typical interactions.

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

Completion typically takes about 2 minutes. It includes 8 items.

How should responses be selected?

Choose the option that best matches usual behavior rather than an ideal response. Answer all items using first impressions when possible.

How should the results be interpreted?

Higher scores indicate a stronger tendency toward empathy, cooperation, and supportive conduct. Lower scores suggest these behaviors are less consistent or less central in daily interaction.

In what settings is this measure commonly used?

It is used in counseling, training, and research when a brief estimate of interpersonal kindness is needed. It can also support descriptions of group climate and social adaptation.

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Campbell Benevolence Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This brief self-report measure is used to assess a respondent’s benevolent or kind orientation toward other people in everyday attitudes and interpersonal behavior. The Campbell Benevolence Scale is typically administered in applied or research settings when a rapid estimate of benevolence is needed.

It includes 8 items and takes about 2 minutes to complete. Items are answered in a structured format suitable for scoring as an index of benevolence-related attitudes. Authorship is commonly attributed to C. Daniel Batson.

The Campbell Benevolence Scale is intended as a screening-level indicator and should be interpreted in the context of other clinical information, including interview data and relevant behavioral observations.

Author: C. Daniel Batson

Literature: Davis, M. H. Measuring individual differences in empathy: Evidence for a multidimensional approach. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1983.

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