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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BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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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)
Anxiety, fear (Af)
Average
-0.5
Normal range
-1.4 — 0.3
min.
-4
max.
1
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Facial Expressions (FE)
Facial Expressions (FE)
Average
-0.8
Normal range
-1.6 — -0.1
min.
-4
max.
1
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Physical activity (Pa)
Physical activity (Pa)
Average
-1.9
Normal range
-2.7 — -1.2
min.
-4
max.
1
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Attitude toward the "Self" (Att")
Attitude toward the "Self" (Att")
Average
-1.5
Normal range
-2.2 — -0.8
min.
-4
max.
1
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Interests, games (Ig)
Interests, games (Ig)
Average
-1.8
Normal range
-2.5 — -1.1
min.
-4
max.
1
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Sociability (S)
Sociability (S)
Average
-1.9
Normal range
-2.8 — -1
min.
-4
max.
1
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Mood (M)
Mood (M)
Average
-1.6
Normal range
-2.4 — -0.9
min.
-4
max.
1
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Overall assessment of emotional state (Oaoes)
Overall assessment of emotional state (Oaoes)
Average
-1.9
Normal range
-2.6 — -1.3
min.
-4
max.
1
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Voice (V)
Voice (V)
Average
-2.6
Normal range
-3.5 — -1.7
min.
-4
max.
1
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
For each subscale, record the description of difficulties that best fits the child and the corresponding score: scores with a “−” indicate a negative emotional valence, scores with a “+” indicate a positive emotional valence, and “0” indicates no difficulties.
- -2: Remains in bed all the time
- -1: Slow, mildly slowed down
- 0: Appropriately active (taking physical condition into account)
- +1: Increased drive to be active; fidgety, excessively restless
- -3: Fixed, mask-like
- -2: Exaggerated expression of suffering
- -1: During the interview, pale (expressionless)
- 0: Appropriate to the situation
- +1: Inappropriately animated
- −2: Dull, poorly modulated
- −1: Quiet, fading
- 0: Usual voice
- +1: Inappropriately loud voice
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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