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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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

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7/10

Creativity (C)

Measures how actively a person approaches life situations in a flexible, exploratory, and transforming way.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 4: Low | 5 – 6: Moderate | 7 – 10: High

A score of 7 falls in the High range, indicating a generally strong tendency to adapt, explore alternatives, and creatively reshape life situations.

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4/10

Mobility (M)

Measures how strongly a person tends toward change and engagement with new situations versus sticking to familiar routines.

More inertia

Balanced

More mobility

1 – 4: More inertia | 5 – 6: Balanced | 7 – 10: More mobility

A score of 4 indicates a stronger preference for familiar, established approaches, with change typically approached cautiously rather than sought out.

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4/10

Mastery of the World (Oo, OO) (MotW(O)

Measures whether a person tends to master life through inner self-improvement versus outward self-realization and control of external events.

Internal orientation

Balanced

External orientation

1 – 4: Internal orientation | 5 – 6: Balanced | 7 – 10: External orientation

A score of 4 indicates a predominantly internal orientation, with greater emphasis on planning and personal growth than on controlling external circumstances.

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6/10

Locus of Control (OL) (LoC()

Measures whether a person tends to view life outcomes as primarily controlled by their own actions versus external circumstances or chance.

More external control

Mixed / flexible control

More internal control

1 – 4: More external control | 5 – 6: Mixed / flexible control | 7 – 10: More internal control

A score of 6 suggests a generally balanced, flexible sense of control, with responsibility sometimes attributed to personal effort and sometimes to situational factors.

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5/10

Changeability (OI) (C()

Measures the degree to which a person prefers variability and novelty versus stability and familiarity in life situations.

Stability-oriented

Balanced

Variability-oriented

1 – 4: Stability-oriented | 5 – 6: Balanced | 7 – 10: Variability-oriented

A score of 5 suggests a balanced preference, combining openness to some change with a need for familiar and realistic stability.

example score

7/10

Overall Subject-Object Orientation Index (O) (OSOI()

Measures whether a person’s life orientation is more externally determined and rigid or internally determined, flexible, and experienced as meaningful.

More externally determined

Balanced / mixed orientation

More internally determined

1 – 4: More externally determined | 5 – 6: Balanced / mixed orientation | 7 – 10: More internally determined

A score of 7 indicates a predominantly internally determined, flexible orientation, with greater reliance on personal goals and inner experience than on external circumstances.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

At a life crossroads

41%OF USERS

People choosing between major paths in career, relationships, or lifestyle take it to see whether their decisions are driven more by inner values or by external pressures.

In counseling or coaching

34%OF USERS

Clients already working with a psychologist or coach use it to quickly map their dominant orientation and set a clear focus for sessions.

After conflict or burnout

25%OF USERS

Those feeling drained, stuck, or caught in repeated conflicts take it to understand their boundaries and how much they rely on others and circumstances.

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Creativity (From, OT) (C(O)

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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()

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7.7

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6.6 — 8.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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

About This Assessment

Life Orientation Questionnaire Test

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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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