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Developmental Age-Related Problems

Developmental Age-Related Problems Test

In 8 minutes, uncover which childhood stage may be driving your current challenges. This 42-item screen pinpoints key developmental gaps so you can focus therapy or self-work where it matters most.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

23/100

6 Months to 3 Years (6Mt3Y)

Measures how many unresolved difficulties may be linked to the 6 months–3 years stage of early trust, exploration, sensory reliance, and supported initiative.

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Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 23 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively few indicators of unresolved challenges from this early stage and generally adequate foundations for trust and exploration.

example score

62/100

Ages 12-18 (A11)

Measures difficulties related to adolescent identity formation, separation from parents, emerging sexuality, and competence development (ages 12–18).

Low risk

Elevated risk

0 – 49: Low risk | 50 – 100: Elevated risk

A score of 62 falls in the Elevated risk range, suggesting more pronounced unresolved tasks around identity, autonomy from parents, and integrating sexuality/competence during adolescence.

example score

76/100

Ages 3–6 Years (A36Y)

Measures the degree to which unresolved challenges from ages 3–6 (identity, autonomy, social roles, and authority in relationships) are reflected in current patterns of difficulty.

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Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 76 falls in the High range, suggesting this age period may be a notable “bottleneck” where themes of autonomy, role-taking, or authority in relationships remain especially salient.

example score

37/100

0–6 Months (06M)

Assesses how securely basic trust, safety, and the expectation that needs will be met were formed in the 0–6 month developmental period.

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Moderate

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0 – 39: Low | 40 – 69: Moderate | 70 – 100: High

A score of 37 falls in the Low range, suggesting this early period may be associated with weaker foundations of basic trust and safety that can be a focus for further exploration.

example score

26/100

6-12 Years (61Y)

Measures the extent of unresolved developmental tasks from ages 6–12 related to internal structure, rule acceptance, and skill acquisition.

Low risk indicators

Moderate risk indicators

High risk indicators

0 – 33: Low risk indicators | 34 – 66: Moderate risk indicators | 67 – 100: High risk indicators

A score of 26 falls in the Low risk indicators range, suggesting relatively few signs of unmet needs around rules, routines, and skills from the 6–12 period.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Adults seeking self-understanding

41%OF USERS

People who notice repeating relationship, confidence, or life-direction issues and want to trace them back to unmet childhood developmental tasks.

Therapy and coaching clients

34%OF USERS

Those already working with a psychologist or coach who want a quick map of which age period may hold the core block to focus sessions.

Psychologists and counselors

25%OF USERS

Practitioners who use brief screening tools to identify likely developmental “bottlenecks” and choose deeper assessment or correction methods.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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6 months – 3 years (6m–3y)

Average

60.4

Normal range

45.6 — 75.2

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100

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12-18 years old (1yo)

Average

37.6

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19 — 56.2

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100

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3-6 years (3y)

Average

38.7

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25.6 — 51.9

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100

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0-6 months (0m)

Average

65.9

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52 — 79.8

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100

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6-12 years old (6yo)

Average

34.4

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20.6 — 48.3

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100

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for signs that certain childhood developmental tasks may not have been fully resolved. Results highlight age periods that may be linked to current patterns of difficulty.

How should items be answered?

Select the option that best reflects typical experience rather than rare events. If unsure, choose the response that seems most accurate overall.

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

Completion time is about 8 minutes. The questionnaire contains 42 items.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate developmental periods that may require closer review, not a definitive explanation of symptoms. Interpretation is most useful when combined with clinical history and other assessment data.

Does it provide a diagnosis?

No, it is a screening tool that suggests areas for further assessment. It does not diagnose a mental disorder or determine causality.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Developmental Age-Related Problems Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This self-report questionnaire is designed to screen for perceived difficulties linked to age-related developmental tasks across childhood. Developmental Age-Related Problems can be used in clinical intake or case formulation to help identify developmental periods the respondent associates with unresolved challenges.

The measure contains 42 items and typically takes about 8 minutes to complete. Items ask the respondent to endorse statements reflecting common themes of developmental strain or unmet needs across successive age ranges, with results intended to highlight areas for follow-up assessment and clinical discussion.

Developmental Age-Related Problems is attributed to Michael Rutter in some sources. Scores should be interpreted cautiously and integrated with history, clinical interview, and other relevant measures; the instrument is not a stand-alone diagnostic tool.

Author: Michael Rutter

Literature: Sanders, M. R. The Triple P-Positive Parenting Program: A population approach to the promotion of parenting competence. Parenting and Family Support Centre. 1999.; Erikson, E. H. Childhood and society. W. W. Norton. 1950.

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