Goal–Means–Result Test

See whether you prioritize goals, methods, or outcomes, in about 3 minutes. With 32 quick items, it delivers a clear snapshot you can use to improve teamwork, coaching, and motivation.

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

-7/9

Means (M)

Assesses how available and accessible a person’s means and resources are for achieving goals.

Limited means

Moderate means

Strong means

-9 – -4: Limited means | -3 – 3: Moderate means | 4 – 9: Strong means

A score of -7 falls in the “Limited means” range, suggesting constrained resources/energy for goal pursuit and a greater tendency to rely on external opinions or established patterns.

example score

4/9

Goal (G)

Measures how stable and well-justified a person’s stated goals are when organizing activity.

Less stable goals

Moderately stable goals

Highly stable goals

-9 – 0: Less stable goals | 1 – 4: Moderately stable goals | 5 – 9: Highly stable goals

A score of 4 suggests moderately stable, generally justified goals, with some room to strengthen consistency and initiative in goal pursuit.

example score

2/5

Sincerity Scale (SS)

Assesses the likely sincerity and reliability of the respondent’s answers, including potential social desirability bias.

Low distortion

Moderate distortion

High distortion

0 – 2: Low distortion | 3: Moderate distortion | 4 – 5: High distortion

A score of 2 falls in the Low distortion range, suggesting responses are generally sincere and the results are likely valid.

example score

0/9

Result (R)

Measures how accurately a person evaluates the outcomes of their own activity and adjusts based on results.

Underestimates results

Realistic assessment

Overestimates results

-9 – -4: Underestimates results | -3 – 3: Realistic assessment | 4 – 9: Overestimates results

A score of 0 falls in the realistic assessment range, suggesting a balanced and generally accurate view of one’s outcomes.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Team leads and managers

41%OF USERS

They use it to see whether people prioritize setting goals, choosing methods, or delivering outcomes so tasks and communication are aligned.

Students in project work

34%OF USERS

They take it to understand their own work style in group assignments and improve planning, roles, and focus during execution.

HR and trainers

25%OF USERS

They apply it for quick motivation and work-style diagnostics to support onboarding, coaching, and learning design.

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.

Remedy (R)

Average

-4.2

Normal range

-6.7 — -1.7

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-9

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Majority

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Goal (G)

Average

-3.9

Normal range

-6.9 — -0.9

min.

-9

max.

Majority

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Honesty Scale (HS)

Average

1.9

Normal range

1.1 — 2.8

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max.

Majority

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Result (R)

Average

1.6

Normal range

-0.9 — 4

min.

-9

max.

Majority

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses which element of activity is most prominent: the goal, the method of reaching it, or the final outcome. The result indicates the relative strength of these three orientations.

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

Completion time is about 3 minutes. The questionnaire contains 32 items.

How should responses be selected?

Rate each option based on typical behavior rather than an ideal or expected response. Select responses consistently and avoid overthinking individual items.

How are results interpreted?

Scores summarize the emphasis placed on goals, chosen means, and outcomes during action. Higher scores reflect a stronger and more stable preference for that element.

What are common uses of the results?

Results are used to describe working style, motivation, and task priorities. They may support role planning, team communication, and educational or research activities.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Goal–Means–Result Test - Symptoms and Signs

self-regulation

This brief self-report measure assesses an individual’s relative emphasis on goals, the means used to achieve them, and perceived outcomes in task-directed activity. Goal-Means-Result is intended to support rapid characterization of action orientation for use in clinical, counseling, or organizational contexts.

It consists of 32 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Item responses are used to derive comparative indicators across the three focal domains (goal, means, result), which may inform discussion of motivation, planning style, and performance priorities. Goal-Means-Result is attributed in the literature to Edwin A. Locke and Gary P. Latham.

Author: Edwin A. Locke, Gary P. Latham

Literature: Taylor, S. E. Health psychology. McGraw-Hill. 2006.

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