Psychological Crisis Experience Scale Test

In 8 minutes, see how you are responding to a psychological crisis and how resilient you feel. 42 questions give a clear snapshot to guide support and track change over time.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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87/100
Psychological Resilience (PR)
Measures the availability of personal resources and confidence for coping with difficult life situations and stress.
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A score of 87 falls in the High range, indicating strong perceived coping resources, self-confidence, and stress tolerance in the current situation.
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52/100
Disorganization Response (DR)
Measures anxiety, fatigue, and difficulty engaging in active behavior under stress.
Low disorganization
Moderate disorganization
High disorganization
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A score of 52 indicates a moderate disorganization reaction, suggesting noticeable but manageable anxiety and fatigue with some reduction in active coping under stress.
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78/100
Oppositional Reaction (OR)
Measures the intensity of oppositional protest reactions, irritability/aggressiveness, and negative attitudes toward others during a crisis situation.
Cooperative
Mixed
Oppositional
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A score of 78 falls in the Oppositional range, suggesting pronounced protest reactions and a higher likelihood of conflict-oriented, pessimistic interpretations of interactions under stress.
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80/100
Demobilization Response (Dm) (DR)
Measures the extent of reduced activity and energy alongside limiting social contacts in response to a crisis.
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A score of 80 falls in the High range, suggesting marked withdrawal from social contact with noticeably lowered activity, motivation, and mood during the crisis.
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85/100
Negative Balance Response (NBR)
Measures the tendency to appraise crisis-related experiences negatively, reflecting internal conflict and passive coping versus optimistic flexibility.
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A score of 85 falls in the High range, suggesting a strong negative appraisal style with more pessimistic attitudes and emotionally impulsive reactions in the current crisis context.
example score
88/100
Pessimistic Response (PR)
Assesses the tendency to interpret crisis-related situations negatively, with reduced optimism, self-esteem, and activity pace.
Optimistic
Mixed outlook
Pessimistic
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A score of 88 falls in the Pessimistic range, suggesting a strong tendency toward negative interpretation of the situation with lower emotional resilience and slowed activity.
example score
61/100
Emotional Imbalance Response (EIR)
Measures the extent to which negative emotions outweigh positive ones, indicating stress sensitivity and emotional instability during a crisis.
Low imbalance
Moderate imbalance
High imbalance
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A score of 61 falls in the High imbalance range, suggesting elevated negative emotional tone and increased emotional reactivity in the current crisis context.
example score
74/100
Situational Response Index (SRI)
Measures the intensity of situational crisis load and stress reactions in a challenging life context.
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A score of 74 falls in the High range, indicating a pronounced crisis experience with elevated situational stress load.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

People in major transition
41%OF USERS
Individuals facing a breakup, job loss, relocation, grief, or other big life change use it to gauge how intensely they’re reacting and how stable they feel inside.
Clients in therapy or coaching
34%OF USERS
People already working with a therapist or coach take it to quickly map current crisis feelings and identify personal resilience points to focus on.
HR and support professionals
25%OF USERS
Recruiters, managers, and workplace counselors use it to screen stress reactions and resilience when selecting, onboarding, or supporting staff in demanding roles.
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.
Psychological Resilience (PR)
Average
51.7
Normal range
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Disorganization Reaction (DR) (DR()
Average
40.9
Normal range
27.354.6
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100
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Opposition Reaction (Op) (OR()
Average
77
Normal range
6291.9
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100
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Demobilization Reaction (Dr) (DR()
Average
46
Normal range
35.356.6
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100
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Reaction to Negative Balance (Ob) (RtNB()
Average
78.8
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65.891.8
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100
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Pessimistic Reaction (PR) (PR()
Average
48.9
Normal range
36.261.7
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100
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Emotional Imbalance (EI) Reaction (EI(R)
Average
46.8
Normal range
34.858.7
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100
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Situational Response Index (SRI)
Average
44
Normal range
34.253.8
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20
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100
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?
It assesses current emotional and cognitive reactions to a crisis situation. It also estimates internal resilience and coping resources within the range of typical responses.
Who is this questionnaire intended for?
It is intended for adults who are currently facing or have recently faced a stressful or crisis-related situation. It may be used in psychotherapy, coaching, personnel assessment, or self-development contexts.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 8 minutes. The questionnaire contains 42 items.
How should responses be provided?
Answer each item based on current feelings and thoughts related to the crisis situation. Provide the first response that fits best and avoid overthinking individual items.
How should results be interpreted?
Results indicate the intensity of situational reactions and the level of resilience at the time of testing. Interpretation should consider the current context and, when used clinically, should be integrated with other assessment information.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
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Psychological Crisis Experience Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

This instrument is designed to characterize an individual’s current reactions in the context of an acute or recent stressor. The Psychological Crisis Experience Scale provides a structured self-report approach to describing perceived distress and coping-related resources during a psychological crisis. It is attributed to George S. Everly Jr. and Jeffrey T. Mitchell.

The measure consists of 42 items and typically requires about 8 minutes to complete. The Psychological Crisis Experience Scale may be used as a brief screening aid to inform clinical interviewing and short-term planning, with results interpreted in context of presenting concerns and other assessment data.

Author: George S. Everly Jr., Jeffrey T. Mitchell
Literature: Horowitz, M. J., Wilner, N., & Alvarez, W. Impact of event scale: a measure of subjective stress. Psychosomatic Medicine. 1979.; Caplan, G. Principles of preventive psychiatry. Basic Books. 1964.
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