Life Orientation Questionnaire Test
Understand whether you’re guided more by inner needs or external demands in just 4 minutes. Use the 21 items to spot patterns, clarify boundaries, and choose a smarter strategy for work, relationships, or change.
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Creativity (From, OT) (C(O)
Average
3.8
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2.2 — 5.3
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Mobility (Op, OP) (M(O)
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7.2
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5.6 — 8.7
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Mastering the World (Oo, OO) (MtW(O)
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3.7
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2.3 — 5.2
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Locus of Control (LC) (LoC()
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4.1
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2.9 — 5.2
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Variability (OI, OI) (V(O)
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6.2
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5 — 7.4
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Overall Score of Subject-Object Orientations (O) (OSoSO()
Average
7.7
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6.6 — 8.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire assess?
It assesses dominant life orientations and behavioral strategies. It estimates the relative emphasis on internal experience versus external circumstances and other people.
Who is this questionnaire intended for?
It is intended for use in psychological counseling and diagnostic settings. It may be used when clarifying personal boundaries, decision-making, or responses to difficult situations.
How long does it take, and how many items are included?
Typical completion time is about 4 minutes. It contains 21 items.
How should items be answered?
Answer each item based on typical reactions rather than a single recent event. Select the response that fits best and avoid overthinking.
How should results be interpreted?
Results describe general orientation patterns and do not provide a clinical diagnosis. Interpretation is most informative when considered alongside other assessment information and professional judgment.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Life Orientation Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs
This self-report measure is used to assess general life orientation, including typical cognitive and behavioral tendencies in how individuals approach goals and interpret their circumstances. The Life Orientation Questionnaire can support clinical interviewing by clarifying whether a respondent’s focus is more internally guided (e.g., personal goals and subjective experience) or more externally guided (e.g., situational demands and other people).
The Life Orientation Questionnaire was developed by Michael F. Scheier and Charles S. Carver. It contains 21 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Results are interpreted as descriptive indicators to inform case conceptualization and treatment planning rather than as a stand-alone diagnostic basis.
Author: Charles S. Carver, Michael F. Scheier
Literature: Scheier, M. F., & Carver, C. S. Dispositional optimism and physical well-being: The influence of generalized outcome expectancies on health. Journal of Personality. 1985.
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