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Error Orientation Motivation Scale (EOMS)

Error Orientation Motivation Scale (EOMS) Test

Understand how you respond to mistakes and what keeps you motivated in just 4 minutes. Get clear, actionable insight into whether you avoid, push through, or learn from slip-ups.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

24/35

Error Concealment (EC)

Measures the tendency to hide mistakes in order to preserve an image of being error-free, which can reduce openness to reflection and learning.

Open about mistakes

Sometimes conceals

Often conceals

7 – 14: Open about mistakes | 15 – 25: Sometimes conceals | 26 – 35: Often conceals

A score of 24 falls in the “Sometimes conceals” range, suggesting you may occasionally hide errors to protect your image, which can limit feedback and growth opportunities.

example score

22/35

Anxiety (A)

Measures the tendency to feel anxious about making mistakes, which can lead to excessive checking and reduced creative flexibility.

Low anxiety

Moderate anxiety

High anxiety

7 – 13: Low anxiety | 14 – 27: Moderate anxiety | 28 – 35: High anxiety

A score of 22 falls in the Moderate anxiety range, suggesting noticeable worry about errors that may increase double-checking and dampen spontaneity at times.

example score

10/35

Learning From Mistakes (LFM)

Measures willingness to acknowledge mistakes, look for their causes, and use them for learning and personal growth.

Low learning focus

Developing learning focus

Strong learning focus

7 – 17: Low learning focus | 18 – 27: Developing learning focus | 28 – 35: Strong learning focus

A score of 10 falls in the Low learning focus range, suggesting a limited tendency to actively analyze mistakes and extract lessons from them.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

High achievers under pressure

41%OF USERS

People who set ambitious goals take it to see whether mistakes make them shut down, push harder, or learn and adjust.

Students and early-career professionals

34%OF USERS

People in learning-heavy stages use it to understand their default reaction to slip-ups and build better study or work habits.

Coaches, psychologists, and HR

25%OF USERS

Professionals take it to quickly map a client’s or employee’s error response style and tailor development recommendations.

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

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Concealing mistakes (Cm)

Average

22.9

Normal range

19.3 — 26.5

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Anxiety (A)

Average

27.4

Normal range

22.8 — 32

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Learning Lessons (LL)

Average

27.1

Normal range

23.6 — 30.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures motivational responses that occur after an error. It identifies whether the typical response is avoidance, problem-solving persistence, or analysis.

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

Estimated completion time is about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 21 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the option that best reflects the usual response to mistakes. Answer based on typical patterns rather than an exceptional event.

What do the three orientations represent?

Avoidance reflects withdrawal or reduced effort after a mistake. Persistence reflects continued action despite the mistake, and analysis reflects focus on understanding causes and adjusting strategies.

How are results used?

Results support targeted feedback and planning for skill development related to coping with errors. They are not designed to provide a diagnosis or clinical classification.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Error Orientation Motivation Scale (EOMS) Test

motivation

This measure assesses how individuals are motivated and respond after making mistakes. The Error Orientation Motivation Scale (EOMS) is designed to capture common patterns of engagement with errors in contexts such as learning, performance, and goal pursuit.

The instrument consists of 21 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Items assess motivational orientations that may reflect tendencies to avoid errors, persist through them, or analyze them for information. Results can be used to inform clinical formulation, coaching, or organizational consultation by clarifying how error-related experiences may influence effort, self-regulation, and learning behaviors.

Interpretation should consider the assessment context, response style, and other relevant clinical or performance data. The Error Orientation Motivation Scale (EOMS) is intended to support understanding of error-related motivation rather than serve as a stand-alone diagnostic tool.

Author: amy-c-edmondson, michael-frese

Literature: Rybowiak, V., Garst, H., Frese, M., & Batinic, B. Error orientation questionnaire (EOQ): Reliability, validity, and different language equivalence. Journal of Organizational Behavior. 1999.

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