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Adolescent Emancipation Reaction Severity Scale Test

Understand a teen’s drive for autonomy and pushback against adult rules in about 7 minutes. Get quick, actionable insight to guide support at home and school and reduce conflict.
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October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured
example score
51/100
Deviant Behavior (DB)
Measures a teenager’s tendency to use rule-breaking or antisocial behavior as a way to assert independence from adult control.
Low
Moderate
High
0 – 39: Low | 40 – 60: Moderate | 61 – 100: High
A score of 51 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting occasional use of oppositional or norm-challenging behavior to gain autonomy without a consistently pronounced deviant pattern.
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73/100
Ideological Confrontation (IC)
Measures how strongly an adolescent resists social norms, rules, and shared values in favor of personal beliefs and autonomy.
Conforming
Questioning
Ideological tension
0 – 39: Conforming | 40 – 60: Questioning | 61 – 100: Ideological tension
A score of 73 falls in the “Ideological tension” range, suggesting a pronounced tendency to challenge accepted norms and actively search for personal value guidelines.
example score
47/100
Protest Reaction (PR)
Measures the intensity of a teenager’s protest against adult control and intrusions into personal boundaries as part of developing autonomy and identity.
Low protest
Moderate protest
High protest
0 – 39: Low protest | 40 – 60: Moderate protest | 61 – 100: High protest
A score of 47 falls in the Moderate protest range, suggesting a noticeable but generally manageable push for independence and boundary-setting in response to external control.
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18/100
Confrontation With Parents (CWP)
Measures how strongly an adolescent resists parental control and asserts independence in relationships with parents.
Low resistance
Moderate resistance
High confrontation
0 – 39: Low resistance | 40 – 60: Moderate resistance | 61 – 100: High confrontation
A score of 18 indicates low resistance to parents, suggesting a more compliant or closely attached relationship with limited push for autonomy in this area.
example score
5/100
Emancipation Reaction Severity (ERS)
Measures how strongly an adolescent strives for autonomy and resists adult control and imposed rules.
Low emancipation
Typical for adolescence
High/Reactive emancipation
0 – 39: Low emancipation | 40 – 60: Typical for adolescence | 61 – 100: High/Reactive emancipation
A score of 5 falls in the low range, suggesting a weak emancipation response and a greater tendency toward conformity or acceptance of adult guidance.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Parents of defiant teens
44%OF USERS
Parents take it to understand whether conflicts at home are normal independence-seeking or a sign that boundaries and support need adjusting.
School psychologists and counselors
33%OF USERS
Specialists use it to gauge how strongly a student resists adult control and to plan constructive support at school.
Teens seeking independence
23%OF USERS
Adolescents take it out of curiosity to see how intense their need for autonomy is and where it shows up most.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Deviant Behavior (DB)
Average
28.5
Normal range
13.7 — 43.4
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“Ideological” confrontation (“c)
Average
53.3
Normal range
35.5 — 71.1
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100
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Protest reaction (Pr)
Average
36.9
Normal range
19.3 — 54.4
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100
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Confrontation with Parents (CwP)
Average
53
Normal range
34.4 — 71.6
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100
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Intensity of the emancipation response (Ioter)
Average
30.2
Normal range
15.4 — 44.9
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100
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures the intensity of an adolescent’s drive for autonomy and resistance to external control. It also indicates where protest is most likely to appear, such as at home or at school.
Who is the questionnaire intended for?
It is intended for adolescents. Results are typically reviewed by psychologists, educators, or other qualified adults involved in support planning.
How long does it take and what is the format?
Completion time is about 7 minutes. The questionnaire includes 38 items answered in a single sitting.
How should items be answered?
Each item should be answered based on typical behavior and feelings, not a single unusual event. Responses should reflect the most accurate option without overthinking.
How should results be interpreted?
Scores reflect the level of autonomy-seeking and opposition to imposed rules, not overall adjustment or character. Interpretation should consider age, current stressors, and the setting in which conflicts occur.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Adolescent Emancipation Reaction Severity Scale Test

deviant behavior

This self-report measure assesses the intensity of adolescent emancipation-related reactions, including resistance to adult control and efforts to establish autonomy and personal boundaries. The Adolescent Emancipation Reaction Severity Scale is intended to support a structured appraisal of how strongly a youth experiences and expresses these tendencies across everyday contexts.

The instrument includes 38 items and typically takes about 7 minutes to complete. Items query attitudes and behaviors related to independence seeking and oppositional responses to perceived external pressure or imposed rules.

Results from the Adolescent Emancipation Reaction Severity Scale may be used to inform clinical formulation and guide discussions with adolescents and caregivers regarding autonomy development, limit setting, and areas of relational strain (e.g., home or school). The scale is attributed to E. E. Steinberg.

Author: E. E. Steinberg
Literature: Steinberg, L. Adolescence. McGraw-Hill. 2010.
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