Fey Acceptance of Others Scale Test

Understand how readily you accept others without judgment in about 5 minutes. Use results to spot bias, strengthen empathy, and improve teamwork with a reliable 25-item measure.

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13/25

Acceptance of Others (AoO)

Measures how readily a person accepts other people without judgment or interpersonal barriers.

Lower acceptance

Moderate acceptance

Higher acceptance

5 – 12: Lower acceptance | 13 – 18: Moderate acceptance | 19 – 25: Higher acceptance

A score of 13 indicates a moderate level of acceptance of others, suggesting generally open attitudes with some situational selectivity.

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59/100

Acceptance of Others (AoO)

This scale measures how accepted and positively regarded a person feels by people around them.

Lower perceived acceptance

Higher perceived acceptance

20 – 56: Lower perceived acceptance | 57 – 100: Higher perceived acceptance

A score of 59 falls in the higher perceived acceptance range, suggesting you generally feel accepted by others, though this feeling may not always match others’ actual attitudes.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Helping professionals

41%OF USERS

Psychologists, counselors, and coaches take it to spot clients’ hidden biases and plan work on empathy and communication.

Team leaders and HR

34%OF USERS

Managers and HR specialists use it to understand openness to different viewpoints and reduce friction in teams.

Self-growth seekers

25%OF USERS

People focused on personal development take it to reflect on how judgmental they can be and become more accepting in everyday relationships.

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Acceptance by Others Scale (AbOS)

Average

15.6

Normal range

12.6 — 18.6

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Scale of Acceptance of Others (SoAoO)

Average

50.6

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36.2 — 65

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100

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It estimates how readily a person accepts others without judgment or social barriers. It reflects openness to differences and willingness to view others as individuals.

How is the questionnaire structured?

It contains 25 statements with agree/disagree responses. The final five items form an added section that extends the original scale.

How long does it take to complete?

Most respondents finish in about five minutes. Completion time may vary depending on reading pace and level of reflection.

How should responses be selected?

Choose the option that best reflects typical attitudes rather than a preferred self-image. Use the first clear response and avoid overanalyzing individual items.

How are results commonly used in practice?

Results can support identification of interpersonal barriers, bias-related reactions, and openness to diverse viewpoints. They may inform counseling goals, team interventions, and empathy development plans.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Fey Acceptance of Others Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

acceptance of others

This self-report measure is used to assess an individual’s general tendency to accept other people without undue judgment or interpersonal barriers. The Fey Acceptance of Others Scale is commonly administered in clinical, counseling, and applied settings when a brief indicator of interpersonal openness is needed.

The instrument consists of 25 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Respondents indicate their level of agreement with statements reflecting attitudes toward a range of people and social situations; scores are interpreted as an index of acceptance of others, rather than a diagnostic determination.

As described by psytests.org (2024), the Fey Acceptance of Others Scale may support case conceptualization and treatment planning by helping clinicians identify potential interpersonal biases, anticipate sources of conflict in relationships or groups, and monitor change in social attitudes over time.

Author: psytests.org (2024)

Literature: Fey, W. F. Acceptance by others and its relation to acceptance of self and others: A revaluation. Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology. 1955.; Davis, M. H. Measuring individual differences in empathy: Evidence for a multidimensional approach. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1983.

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