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Ethical Position Questionnaire (EPQ)

Ethical Position Questionnaire (EPQ) Test

Learn your ethical style in 4 minutes by mapping idealism and relativism. Get a clear snapshot that supports better decisions, teamwork, and conflict resolution.

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How the Scales are Structured

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43/50

Relativism (R)

Relativism measures how strongly a person bases moral judgments on situational context rather than fixed universal moral rules.

Low (Universalist)

Moderate

High (Relativist)

10 – 26: Low (Universalist) | 27 – 40: Moderate | 41 – 50: High (Relativist)

A score of 43 falls in the High (Relativist) range, indicating a tendency to prioritize circumstances and context over absolute moral norms when evaluating ethical issues.

example score

41/50

Idealism (I)

Idealism measures how strongly a person believes that ethical actions should consistently produce positive outcomes without causing harm.

Low idealism

Moderate idealism

High idealism

10 – 26: Low idealism | 27 – 40: Moderate idealism | 41 – 50: High idealism

A score of 41 indicates high idealism, suggesting a strong expectation that morally right choices should lead to beneficial outcomes and avoid harm.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Students in ethics fields

41%OF USERS

Students in psychology, sociology, philosophy, or law take it to clarify their moral style and connect theory to real dilemmas.

Managers and HR leaders

34%OF USERS

People who lead teams use it to understand how different ethical positions shape decisions, policy adherence, and workplace conflict.

Curious self-reflectors

25%OF USERS

Individuals interested in personal growth take it to see whether they lean toward universal rules or context-based judgment in everyday choices.

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Relativism (R)

Average

36.9

Normal range

31.8 — 42

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Idealism (I)

Average

25.3

Normal range

18.1 — 32.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures ethical attitudes on two dimensions: idealism and relativism. Scores describe how strongly moral rules are viewed as universal versus context-dependent.

How should the statements be answered?

Select the level of agreement that best matches general beliefs, not a single unusual event. Use the full range of response options when appropriate.

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

Estimated completion time is about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 20 statements.

How are results interpreted?

Scores are summarized on idealism and relativism and then grouped into one of four patterns: absolutism, situationism, subjectivism, or exceptionism. These patterns describe typical approaches to moral judgment.

Are there right or wrong answers?

No; the items reflect differences in ethical viewpoints rather than correctness. Consistent, honest responses support clearer interpretation.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Ethical Position Questionnaire (EPQ) Test

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This self-report measure assesses individual differences in ethical ideology. The Ethical Position Questionnaire (EPQ) is designed to characterize respondents’ endorsement of two broad dimensions commonly described as idealism and relativism.

The instrument consists of 20 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Respondents rate their level of agreement with brief statements; scores are interpreted to describe general tendencies in moral judgment rather than right–wrong correctness.

Developed by D. R. Forsyth, the Ethical Position Questionnaire (EPQ) is used in research and applied settings to support understanding of how people approach moral dilemmas, interpersonal conflict, and decision-making contexts. Results are generally considered in conjunction with situational factors and other assessment information.

Author: D. R. Forsyth

Literature: Forsyth, D. R. A taxonomy of ethical ideologies. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1980.

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