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Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (DAS)

Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (DAS) Test

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Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (DAS)

Measures the intensity of dysfunctional, irrational beliefs that can interfere with interpersonal relationships and psychological well-being.

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40 – 103: Low | 104 – 138: Moderate | 139 – 280: High

A score of 194 falls in the High range, suggesting a stronger presence of maladaptive relationship-related beliefs that may contribute to interpersonal strain under stress.

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Therapy clients in distress

41%OF USERS

People dealing with depression, anxiety, or chronic stress who want to spot rigid beliefs that worsen their mood and relationships.

Psychologists and therapists

34%OF USERS

Clinicians who use a quick screening tool to identify maladaptive attitudes and choose targets for cognitive work.

Students and researchers

25%OF USERS

Psychology students and researchers who need a validated scale to measure dysfunctional beliefs in studies or training cases.

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Dysfunctional Relationship Scale (DRS)

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108.6

Normal range

79.1 — 138.1

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280

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for rigid, maladaptive beliefs that can be activated by stress and interfere with coping. Results indicate patterns linked to increased vulnerability to depression and anxiety.

How is it completed?

Items are presented as statements rated by level of agreement. Responses should reflect typical beliefs rather than an ideal or expected answer.

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

Completion time is about 8 minutes. The form contains 40 statements.

How are scores interpreted?

Scores are interpreted using the scoring key and reference norms for the specific version administered. Higher scores generally indicate stronger endorsement of dysfunctional beliefs.

Can results be compared across different versions or languages?

Direct comparisons are not recommended because item wording and scoring may differ across versions. Interpretation should follow the rules and norms provided for the administered version.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Dysfunctional Relationships Scale, DRS Test

Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (DAS) Test

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This measure is commonly used to screen for maladaptive beliefs that may contribute to emotional distress. The Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (DAS) asks respondents to rate their agreement with statements reflecting rigid or negative assumptions about the self, world, and future.

It contains 40 items and typically requires about 8 minutes to complete. Results are generally used to characterize the presence and severity of dysfunctional attitudes and to inform clinical case formulation, particularly in cognitive-behavioral frameworks.

The Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale (DAS) was originally developed by Aaron T. Beck and Arlene Weissman. Scores should be interpreted in the context of the specific version administered and relevant norms, and they are not, by themselves, diagnostic.

Author: clyde-hendrick, susan-s-hendrick

Literature: Weissman, A. N., & Beck, A. T. Development and validation of the Dysfunctional Attitude Scale: Preliminary investigation. Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association. 1978.; de Graaf, L. E., Roelofs, J., & Huibers, M. J. H. Measuring dysfunctional attitudes in the general population: The Dysfunctional Attitude Scale (form A) revised. Cognitive Therapy and Research. 2009.; Beck, J. S. Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond. Guilford Press. 2011.

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