Dysfunctionality Scale Test

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

-8/10

Loneliness (L)

Measures perceived loneliness versus independence, where higher values reflect greater self-sufficiency and lower values reflect stronger reliance on external circumstances for mood.

Dependent / Lonely

Balanced

Independent

-10 – -1: Dependent / Lonely | 0: Balanced | 1 – 10: Independent

A score of -8 falls in the Dependent / Lonely range, suggesting elevated loneliness and mood that is strongly influenced by external factors.

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2/10

Omnipotence (O)

Measures the extent to which a person tends to feel responsible for everything that happens versus sharing responsibility with others.

Excessive responsibility

Shared responsibility

-10 – 0: Excessive responsibility | 0 – 10: Shared responsibility

A score of 2 falls in the shared responsibility range, suggesting a generally balanced tendency to distribute responsibility rather than assuming blame for everything.

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-4/10

Labels (L)

Measures how strongly a person relies on rigid labels and expectations as conditions for happiness versus maintaining flexible attitudes toward setbacks.

Rigid, label-dependent

Mixed / neutral

Flexible, resilient

-10 – -1: Rigid, label-dependent | 0: Mixed / neutral | 1 – 10: Flexible, resilient

A score of -4 suggests a noticeable tendency to treat certain outcomes or standards as necessary for happiness, which can make setbacks feel more significant.

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0/10

Perfectionism (P)

Measures the tendency toward perfectionistic standards and intolerance of mistakes in one’s beliefs and self-evaluation.

High perfectionism

Balanced

Flexible standards

-10 – -1: High perfectionism | 0: Balanced | 1 – 10: Flexible standards

A score of 0 suggests a generally balanced approach to goals, with the ability to accept mistakes without strong self-criticism.

example score

-7/10

Achievement (A)

Measures how strongly self-esteem and motivation depend on achievements and work performance versus a more balanced satisfaction from effort itself.

Achievement-dependent

Balanced

-10 – -1: Achievement-dependent | 0 – 10: Balanced

A score of -7 suggests a pronounced tendency to tie self-worth to success and outcomes, making setbacks more likely to strongly affect confidence.

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-6/10

Approval (A)

Measures how strongly a person’s self-worth depends on others’ approval and reactions to criticism.

Approval-dependent

Balanced

Approval-independent

-10 – -1: Approval-dependent | 0: Balanced | 1 – 10: Approval-independent

A score of -6 suggests a pronounced reliance on others’ opinions for self-evaluation and increased sensitivity to criticism.

example score

-7/10

Love (L)

This scale measures how independent a person is from others' love as a condition for happiness and self-respect.

Love-dependent

Love-independent

-10 – -1: Love-dependent | 0 – 10: Love-independent

A score of -7 falls in the Love-dependent range, suggesting love is experienced as a necessary condition for feeling happy and valuing oneself.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Feeling stuck in negativity

41%OF USERS

People who often feel low or anxious and want to see whether harsh, rigid beliefs are fueling their mood and behavior.

Working with a therapist

34%OF USERS

Clients in counseling who use the results to pinpoint unhelpful thinking patterns and track progress over time.

Psychologists and researchers

25%OF USERS

Mental health professionals and students who need a quick screening tool to assess cognitive attitudes linked to emotional difficulties.

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

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— Explained Clearly

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Comparison

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Key patterns you might not notice on your own. Surfacing subtle connections in your responses that help you better understand what may be driving your current results.

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See How You Compare

Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.

Loneliness (L)

Average

-2.3

Normal range

-5.2 — 0.7

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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Omnipotence (O)

Average

-4.6

Normal range

-7.4 — -1.8

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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Labels (L)

Average

-0.5

Normal range

-3.2 — 2.1

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majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Perfection (P)

Average

2.4

Normal range

-1.1 — 5.8

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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Achievements (A)

Average

-1.4

Normal range

-4.6 — 1.8

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majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Approval (A)

Average

-0.3

Normal range

-3.8 — 3.1

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-10

max.

majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Love (L)

Average

-3.4

Normal range

-6.8 — 0

min.

-10

max.

majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses the strength and frequency of rigid, negative beliefs that can distort interpretation of events. Results indicate the degree of endorsement of dysfunctional attitudes linked to emotional distress.

How is it completed?

A set of statements is presented, and each is rated by level of agreement. Responses are used to calculate scores reflecting patterns of maladaptive beliefs.

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

Estimated completion time is about 7 minutes. The questionnaire contains 35 items.

How should the results be interpreted?

Higher scores generally indicate stronger endorsement of dysfunctional beliefs and greater cognitive vulnerability. Interpretation should consider clinical context and should not be used as a stand-alone diagnosis.

How can results be used in treatment or monitoring?

Scores can help identify belief themes that may be targets for cognitive and behavioral interventions. Repeated administration can track change over time and support treatment planning.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Dysfunctionality Scale Test

irrational beliefs cognitive therapy cbt

The measure is designed to support rapid screening of maladaptive beliefs that may contribute to emotional distress and unhelpful behavioral patterns. The Dysfunctionality Scale is a brief self-report questionnaire in which respondents rate their agreement with statements reflecting common distorted assumptions or rigid standards.

It contains 35 items and typically takes about 7 minutes to complete. Results are generally used to identify themes of dysfunctional attitudes that may be targets for cognitive or behavioral intervention, and to track change over the course of treatment or research.

The Dysfunctionality Scale is intended as an adjunct to clinical assessment rather than a standalone diagnostic tool, and interpretation should consider the individual’s presenting concerns, context, and other assessment data.

Author: aaron-t-beck

Literature: Beck, A. T. Cognitive therapy and the emotional disorders. International Universities Press. 1976.

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