I7 Impulsiveness Scale (I7) Test

Understand risk-taking, self-control, and empathy in about 6 minutes. Get a clear, research-ready snapshot for screening, selection, or clinical insight.

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How the Scales are Structured

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4/9

Empathy (E)

Empathy reflects how readily a person recognizes, resonates with, and responds to other people’s emotions.

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Moderate empathy

Higher empathy

0 – 3: Lower empathy | 4 – 6: Moderate empathy | 7 – 9: Higher empathy

A score of 4 falls in the Moderate empathy range, suggesting a generally adequate ability to understand and respond to others’ feelings that may vary by context.

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6/9

Risk Taking (RT)

Risk Tolerance measures willingness to take risks and seek intense or novel experiences under uncertainty.

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0 – 2: Low | 3 – 6: Moderate | 7 – 9: High

A score of 6 indicates a moderate level of risk tolerance, suggesting a tendency to pursue new experiences at times while still showing some caution.

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9/13

Impulsiveness (I)

Impulsivity measures how prone a person is to quick, unplanned reactions and reduced self-control in decision-making.

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Moderate

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0 – 4: Low | 5 – 9: Moderate | 10 – 13: High

A score of 9 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable tendency toward spontaneous decisions at times, with some capacity to pause and consider consequences.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Psychologists and Clinicians

41%OF USERS

Use it in assessments to quickly gauge risk-taking, self-control, and empathy for diagnostics and treatment planning.

HR and Recruiters

34%OF USERS

Apply it in hiring or internal evaluations to understand how candidates handle impulsivity, discipline, and interpersonal sensitivity.

Students and Researchers

25%OF USERS

Take seeming it for coursework or studies to measure sensation seeking, impulsivity, and empathy in a standardized way.

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Empathy (E)

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3.2

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1.9 — 4.6

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Risk Tolerance (RT)

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3.3

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1.8 — 4.7

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Impulsivity (I)

Average

7.9

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5.4 — 10.3

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures sensation seeking (risk-taking), impulsivity as self-control, and empathy. The scales describe preference for novelty, ability to inhibit urges, and sensitivity to others’ emotions.

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

Completion time is about 6 minutes. The form includes 28 items.

How should responses be given?

Answer each item based on typical behavior, not rare situations. Use the first response that fits without overthinking.

How are scores interpreted?

Higher sensation seeking indicates greater interest in novelty and risk. Higher impulsivity reflects weaker self-control, and higher empathy reflects greater awareness of others’ feelings.

Are there differences in scoring across groups?

Yes, scoring norms differ slightly by gender. Results should be interpreted using the appropriate scoring key for the respondent.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

I7 Impulsiveness Scale (I7) Test - Symptoms and Signs

empathy impulsivity risk-taking

This self-report questionnaire is used to screen individual differences in impulsivity-related traits and associated interpersonal disposition. The I7 Impulsiveness Scale (I7) provides a brief snapshot of tendencies toward sensation seeking, self-control, and empathy in nonacute assessment contexts.

The measure includes 28 items and typically requires about 6 minutes to complete. Items are scored to yield scale-level indices that can support clinical formulation and research characterization of personality-linked behavioral tendencies; results should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical history and other assessment data. The I7 Impulsiveness Scale (I7) was developed by Sybil B. G. Eysenck.

Author: hans-j-eysenck, Sybil B. G. Eysenck

Literature: Kahneman, D., & Tversky, A. Prospect theory: An analysis of decision under risk. Econometrica. 1979.; Eysenck, S. B. G., Pearson, P. R., Easting, G., & Allsopp, J. F. Age norms for impulsiveness, venturesomeness and empathy in adults. Personality and Individual Differences. 1985.

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