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Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI)

Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) Test

See how easily you shift perspectives and rethink unhelpful thoughts in about 4 minutes. In 20 quick items, get clear insight to support better decisions under stress and build more balanced views.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

36/56

Control (C)

Measures how strongly a person tends to experience difficult situations as manageable and within their control.

Low control

Moderate control

High control

8 – 30: Low control | 31 – 46: Moderate control | 47 – 56: High control

A score of 36 falls in the Moderate control range, suggesting you often see challenges as manageable but may feel less in control in more demanding situations.

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27/84

Alternatives (A)

Measures how readily a person can generate multiple explanations and potential solutions in difficult situations.

Low alternatives

Moderate alternatives

High alternatives

12 – 57: Low alternatives | 58 – 73: Moderate alternatives | 74 – 84: High alternatives

A score of 27 falls in the Low alternatives range, suggesting the person may have difficulty identifying multiple interpretations and solution options when facing problems.

example score

77/140

Cognitive Flexibility (CF)

Measures the ability to shift perspectives and adapt thinking and behavior to changing or stressful situations.

Low

Moderate

High

20 – 91: Low | 92 – 115: Moderate | 116 – 140: High

A score of 77 falls in the Low range, suggesting a tendency toward more rigid thinking and fewer perceived alternatives when facing difficulties.

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Anxious and stressed adults

41%OF USERS

People dealing with worry or burnout take it to see how easily they can shift perspective and challenge unhelpful thoughts.

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34%OF USERS

Clients use it with a therapist or coach to pinpoint rigid thinking patterns and track progress in reframing.

Students and young professionals

25%OF USERS

Learners and early-career specialists take it to understand how well they adapt their thinking when facing new tasks and uncertainty.

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Control (C)

Average

24.9

Normal range

17.5 — 32.3

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Alternatives (A)

Average

51.1

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38.7 — 63.4

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Cognitive Flexibility Scale (CFS)

Average

52.5

Normal range

30 — 75.1

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140

majority

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses the ability to shift perspective, consider alternatives, and revise unhelpful thoughts in response to challenges.

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

Estimated completion time is about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 20 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the response option that best reflects typical thinking and behavior. Answer all items without spending excessive time on any single question.

How are results interpreted?

Scores summarize patterns related to generating alternative explanations and perceived control in difficult situations. Results support screening and treatment planning and are not a standalone diagnosis.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is used in clinical, counseling, and coaching settings to evaluate thinking flexibility under stress or uncertainty. It may be used with adults and older adolescents when appropriate supervision is available.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) Test

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This self-report measure assesses perceived cognitive flexibility, including the ability to generate alternative interpretations and to view difficult situations as manageable. The Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) is commonly used to support clinical formulation and to monitor cognitive change over time.

It contains 20 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Respondents rate statements about their typical thinking patterns; scores are interpreted as indicators of flexible versus rigid cognitive responding and are considered in conjunction with clinical interview data and other measures.

The Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI) was developed by Dennis D. Dajani and Timon C. K. Klinger. Results may inform case conceptualization and treatment planning in contexts where cognitive rigidity, stress reactivity, or maladaptive beliefs are clinical concerns.

Author: Dennis D. Dajani, Timon C. K. Klinger

Literature: Kashdan, T. B., & Rottenberg, J. Psychological flexibility as a fundamental aspect of health. Clinical Psychology Review. 2010.; Dennis, J. P., & Vander Wal, J. S. The Cognitive Flexibility Inventory: Instrument development and estimates of reliability and validity. Cognitive Therapy and Research. 2010.

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