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Impulsivity-Control Questionnaire

Impulsivity-Control Questionnaire Test

Understand how well you manage impulses and emotions in about 5 minutes. Get a clear, reliable profile of self-control and goal-directed action from 24 quick items.

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October 2, 2025

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49/60

Control (C)

Measures the ability to control impulses and align behavior with conscious goals and willpower.

Low manageability

Moderate manageability

High manageability

12 – 27: Low manageability | 28 – 44: Moderate manageability | 45 – 60: High manageability

A score of 49 falls in the High manageability range, suggesting generally strong volitional self-regulation and the ability to restrain spontaneous reactions.

example score

30/60

Impulsivity (I)

Impulsivity measures the tendency to react quickly and act on momentary urges rather than through deliberate self-control.

Low

Moderate

High

12 – 27: Low | 28 – 44: Moderate | 45 – 60: High

A score of 30 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced pattern with occasional impulsive reactions that are generally manageable.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Self-control improvement seekers

41%OF USERS

People who notice impulsive choices, emotional outbursts, or procrastination and want a clearer picture of their self-regulation.

Psychologists and counselors

34%OF USERS

Practitioners who use a quick screening tool to assess volitional control and tailor behavior or emotion-focused interventions.

Adolescent support specialists

25%OF USERS

Teachers, school psychologists, and youth workers assessing impulse control patterns to guide correction plans and skill-building.

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Manageability (M)

Average

25.3

Normal range

17.9 — 32.7

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Impulsivity (I)

Average

38.9

Normal range

32.5 — 45.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses the tendency to act on urges and the capacity to regulate behavior and emotions. Results describe volitional self-regulation under emotional pressure.

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

Completion typically takes about 5 minutes. It contains 24 questions.

How should responses be provided?

Each item should be answered based on typical behavior rather than isolated events. Responses should be given without overthinking and without attempting to appear favorable.

How are the results used in practice?

Scores support psychological assessment, behavior planning, and progress monitoring in self-control and emotion regulation work. They can also be used in research on impulse control and willpower.

What do high and low scores generally indicate?

Higher scores generally indicate stronger impulse control and more consistent goal-directed behavior. Lower scores generally indicate greater impulsivity and more difficulty inhibiting immediate reactions.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Impulsivity-Control Questionnaire Test

impulsivity

This measure is designed to quickly screen self-regulatory capacity and the tendency toward impulsive responding. The Impulsivity-Control Questionnaire is used to characterize perceived control over urges and emotion-driven actions in clinical and applied settings.

The instrument consists of 24 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Responses are used to support a structured description of volitional regulation, including the degree to which an individual reports acting purposefully versus reacting impulsively under affective pressure.

The Impulsivity-Control Questionnaire is attributed to Ernest S. Barratt. Results should be interpreted in context with other clinical information and are not, by themselves, diagnostic.

Author: Ernest S. Barratt

Literature: Barratt, E. S. Impulsiveness and aggression. In J. Monahan & H. J. Steadman (Eds.), Violence and mental disorder: Developments in risk assessment. University of Chicago Press. 1994.; Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior. Plenum Press. 1985.

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