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Coping Strategies Inventory (CSI) Test

Take the online Coping Strategies Inventory (CSI) Test - AI psychologist FreudlyYou can take Coping Strategies Inventory (CSI) Testhere. Online version of a simple and accurate psychological test with interpretation.en
See how you handle stress in about 7 minutes, whether you problem solve, seek support, or avoid. Get quick, actionable insight for counseling, coaching, teams, and future planning in 33 items.
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October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score
6/33
Problem-Solving Strategy (PSS)
Measures the tendency to cope with stress by analyzing problems and taking concrete actions to resolve them.
Low
Moderate
High
0 – 16: Low | 17 – 21: Moderate | 22 – 33: High
A score of 6 falls in the Low range, suggesting a relatively infrequent use of active problem-solving when dealing with stress.
example score
16/33
Social Support Seeking (SSS)
Measures the tendency to seek help, advice, or emotional support from others when under stress.
Low
Moderate
High
0 – 13: Low | 14 – 18: Moderate | 19 – 33: High
A score of 16 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced use of social support—seeking help at times while also coping independently in other situations.
example score
15/33
Avoidance Strategy (AS)
Measures the tendency to cope with stress by avoiding, distracting from, or ignoring problems rather than addressing them directly.
Low avoidance
Moderate avoidance
High avoidance
0 – 15: Low avoidance | 16 – 26: Moderate avoidance | 27 – 33: High avoidance
A score of 15 falls in the Low avoidance range, suggesting avoidance is used relatively infrequently compared with other coping strategies.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Stressed students and learners
38%OF USERS
People juggling exams, deadlines, and uncertainty take it to see whether they cope by problem-solving, seeking support, or avoiding stress.
Burned-out professionals
34%OF USERS
Working adults under heavy workload or conflict use it to understand their default stress response and what to strengthen for resilience.
Coaches and therapists
28%OF USERS
Practitioners give it to clients to quickly map coping patterns and choose more effective support and behavior strategies.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
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Problem-Solving Strategy (PS)
Problem-Solving Strategy (PS)
Average
18.4
Normal range
12.7 — 24
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33
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Strategy for Seeking Social Support (SfSSS)
Strategy for Seeking Social Support (SfSSS)
Average
21.8
Normal range
17.6 — 26.1
min.
0
max.
33
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Avoidance Strategy (AS)
Avoidance Strategy (AS)
Average
13.2
Normal range
8.3 — 18.2
min.
0
max.
33
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

This questionnaire presents several possible ways of coping with problems and difficulties. After reviewing the statements, you will be able to determine which of the proposed options you typically use. Try to recall one serious problem you faced during the past year that caused you considerable worry. Describe this problem in a few words. Now, as you read the statements below, select one of the three response options that best applies to each statement.
    • Strongly agree
    • Agree
    • Disagree
    • Strongly agree
    • Agree
    • Disagree
    • Strongly agree
    • Agree
    • Disagree
These are 3 of the 33 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.
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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Coping Strategies Indicator, CSI Test

Coping Strategies Inventory (CSI) Test - Symptoms and Signs

coping behavior

This self-report measure evaluates how an individual typically responds when faced with stress. The Coping Strategies Inventory (CSI) is commonly used to characterize preferred coping approaches in clinically relevant situations. It was developed by James H. Amirkhan.

The instrument consists of 33 items and typically requires about 7 minutes to complete. Respondents endorse statements that best reflect their usual behavior, yielding profiles across three broad coping domains: problem solving, seeking social support, and avoidance.

Results from the Coping Strategies Inventory (CSI) can help clinicians and researchers describe dominant coping patterns, inform case conceptualization, and support treatment planning or outcome monitoring when interpreted alongside other assessment data and clinical context.

Author: James H. Amirkhan
Literature: Lazarus, R. S., & Folkman, S. Stress, appraisal, and coping. Springer. 1984.; Hinde, R. A. Interpersonal relationships. Routledge. 1997.; Amirkhan, J. H. A factor analytically derived measure of coping: The Coping Strategy Indicator. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1990.
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