Emotional State Scale Test
In 2 minutes, get a clear picture of a child’s mood, anxiety, and activity changes. Eight quick items support observation-based tracking and help flag when follow-up care may be needed.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Anxiety, fear (Af)
Average
-0.5
Normal range
-1.4 — 0.3
min.
-4
max.
1
Majority
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Facial Expressions (FE)
Average
-0.8
Normal range
-1.6 — -0.1
min.
-4
max.
1
Majority
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Physical activity (Pa)
Average
-1.9
Normal range
-2.7 — -1.2
min.
-4
max.
1
Majority
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Attitude toward the "Self" (Att")
Average
-1.5
Normal range
-2.2 — -0.8
min.
-4
max.
1
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Interests, games (Ig)
Average
-1.8
Normal range
-2.5 — -1.1
min.
-4
max.
1
Majority
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Sociability (S)
Average
-1.9
Normal range
-2.8 — -1
min.
-4
max.
1
Majority
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Mood (M)
Average
-1.6
Normal range
-2.4 — -0.9
min.
-4
max.
1
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Overall assessment of emotional state (Oaoes)
Average
-1.9
Normal range
-2.6 — -1.3
min.
-4
max.
1
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Voice (V)
Average
-2.6
Normal range
-3.5 — -1.7
min.
-4
max.
1
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this scale measure?
It rates observable indicators of mood, anxiety or fear, mental activity, and outward behavior. Scores reflect changes in affect, interests, sociability, and motor or voice expression.
Who completes the form?
A clinician completes it based on direct observation of the child. It is not intended for self-report.
How long does it take to complete?
Completion typically takes about 2 minutes. The form includes 8 items.
How should observations be made for scoring?
Score each item using behavior observed during the current contact or examination. Use typical behavior during the observation period rather than isolated moments.
How are the results used?
Subscale scores support tracking change over time and identifying clinically significant shifts. Results can assist with differentiating depressive versus elevated mood states and monitoring response to intervention.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Emotional State Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs
This brief clinician-rated measure is designed to support rapid characterization of a child’s current mood, anxiety-related features, and observable behavior. The Emotional State Scale provides a structured way to document changes over time in affect, activity/engagement, and behavioral expression.
The instrument includes 8 items and typically requires about 2 minutes to complete. Items are intended to be rated based on clinical observation to summarize features such as low mood versus elevated mood, shifts in psychomotor or social activity, and outward indicators (e.g., facial expression, movement, and voice).
In clinical and program settings, the Emotional State Scale may be used for brief screening and longitudinal monitoring to help identify meaningful change and support decisions about whether further evaluation is warranted. It is attributed to Peter M. Lewinsohn, James A. Russell, and Ed Diener.
Author: Ed Diener, James A. Russell, Peter M. Lewinsohn
Literature: Achenbach, T. M., & Rescorla, L. A. Manual for the ASEBA school-age forms & profiles. University of Vermont, Research Center for Children, Youth, & Families. 2001.
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