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Level of Consciousness (Child) Test

Understand how a child sees the world and what drives choices in about 3 minutes. Get a clear read on values, thinking style, and likely growth areas to guide support at home or school.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

49/100

Turquoise (T)

Measures the extent to which a child shows holistic, unity-oriented thinking, compassion, and a sense of interconnectedness with others and the world.

Emerging

Developing

Strong

0 – 33: Emerging | 34 – 66: Developing | 67 – 100: Strong

A score of 49 falls in the Developing range, suggesting a moderate tendency toward holistic, compassionate, interconnected perspectives that may appear in some situations more than others.

example score

63/100

Yellow (Y)

Measures the degree of systemic, integrative thinking and flexible problem-solving through seeing connections and synthesizing knowledge.

Developing

Emerging

Strong

0 – 39: Developing | 40 – 69: Emerging | 70 – 100: Strong

A score of 63 suggests an emerging Yellow pattern, with growing ability to integrate perspectives and adapt strategies while still consolidating consistent systems-level thinking.

example score

79/100

Green (G)

Measures the extent to which a child shows Green-level values such as empathy, fairness, cooperation, and harmony-focused thinking.

Emerging Green

Developing Green

Strong Green

0 – 39: Emerging Green | 40 – 69: Developing Green | 70 – 100: Strong Green

A score of 79 falls in the Strong Green range, suggesting the child often prioritizes empathy, inclusion, and collaborative solutions when interacting with others.

example score

78/100

Orange (O)

Measures the extent to which a child shows Orange-level values such as achievement focus, strategic thinking, efficiency, and innovation.

Low Orange

Moderate Orange

High Orange

0 – 33: Low Orange | 34 – 66: Moderate Orange | 67 – 100: High Orange

A score of 78 indicates a high Orange orientation, suggesting strong motivation toward achievement, goal-focused problem-solving, and practical results.

example score

20/100

Blue (B)

Measures how strongly a child tends toward rule-following, respect for authority, and preference for order and duty (Blue values).

Low Blue

Moderate Blue

High Blue

0 – 33: Low Blue | 34 – 66: Moderate Blue | 67 – 100: High Blue

A score of 20 falls in the Low Blue range, suggesting rules, discipline, and deference to authority are not a primary driver compared with other motivations.

example score

50/100

Red (R)

Measures the child’s tendency toward impulsive, power-oriented, rule-resistant behavior and focus on immediate gratification.

Low Red

Moderate Red

High Red

0 – 33: Low Red | 34 – 66: Moderate Red | 67 – 100: High Red

A score of 50 indicates a moderate presence of Red traits, suggesting the child sometimes seeks autonomy and immediate rewards and may test limits, but this is not consistently dominant.

example score

60/100

Purple (P)

Measures the extent to which a child’s worldview emphasizes belonging, tradition, and security through group rituals and shared meanings.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 60 suggests a moderately strong Purple orientation, with notable importance placed on group belonging, familiar routines, and feeling protected by shared traditions.

example score

41/100

Beige (B)

Measures the extent to which a child’s thinking and motivation are driven by immediate, instinctive survival and basic physical needs.

Low Beige

Moderate Beige

High Beige

0 – 33: Low Beige | 34 – 66: Moderate Beige | 67 – 100: High Beige

A score of 41 suggests a moderate Beige expression, indicating that present-focused, concrete, need-driven responses may show up in some situations but are not consistently dominant.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Curious parents of kids

44%OF USERS

Parents of 7–12-year-olds take it to understand what motivates their child and how to support the next step in maturity.

Teachers and school staff

33%OF USERS

Educators use it to tailor classroom expectations and communication to a child’s current worldview and values.

Child psychologists and counselors

23%OF USERS

Practitioners take it as a quick screening tool to guide conversations about behavior, needs, and development.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.

Turquoise (T)

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8.8 — 45.2

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Yellow (Y)

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36.9

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19.7 — 54.1

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Green (G)

Average

48.5

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32.2 — 64.9

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Orange (O)

Average

73.7

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57.8 — 89.7

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Blue (B)

Average

61.2

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45 — 77.5

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Red (R)

Average

60.4

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47 — 73.7

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Purple (P)

Average

43.4

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30.3 — 56.6

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Beige (B)

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47.5 — 80.5

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

This test consists of a series of questions, each designed to assess your level of awareness across different areas of life. Please answer each question honestly and sincerely, without attempting to meet any particular expectations. For each question, no more than three response options may be selected.

- a) A giraffe, because they are tall and can reach leaves on trees
- b) A lion, because they are strong and rule the savanna
- c) Pigeons, because they are always together with their flock
- d) A human, because they are smart and can do many interesting things
- They are important because they help us live safely and in harmony.
- I follow rules only when I do not want to be punished.
- I prefer to do what I like, even if I break the rules.
- I think all people are equal and no one should be above others.
- I prefer to be myself and do what I enjoy.
- I think we are all connected and should help each other.
- I want to be stronger and more powerful than other people.
- I do not trust others; I need to protect myself.

These are 3 of the 15 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Level of Consciousness (Child) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This brief screening tool is designed to support structured observation of a child’s current orientation to rules, needs, and decision-making. Level of Consciousness (Child) is administered as a short self-report questionnaire intended to summarize broad patterns in how a child describes motivations and perspective-taking.

The measure includes 15 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. It is attributed to Mary Ainsworth.

Results from Level of Consciousness (Child) are best interpreted as descriptive indicators to inform conversation and planning in educational or supportive settings, rather than as a standalone diagnostic determination. Use should consider developmental level, language comprehension, and contextual factors that may influence responses.

Author: Mary Ainsworth

Literature: Zelazo, P. D., & Carlson, S. M. Hot and cool executive function in childhood and adolescence: Development and plasticity. Child Development Perspectives. 2012.