Life Style Index (LSI) Test

Understand how you handle stress and inner conflict in about 18 minutes. Get a clear defense pattern profile to guide therapy choices and track progress over time.

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33/100

Life Style Index (LSI)

This scale summarizes how strongly an individual tends to rely on psychological defense mechanisms when coping with stress and internal conflict.

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

A score of 33 falls in the Low activation range, suggesting relatively limited reliance on defensive coping strategies in typical stressful situations.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Therapy and counseling clients

41%OF USERS

People already working with a psychologist who want a clear picture of how they cope with stress and inner conflict to guide therapy goals.

Self-reflection stress explorers

34%OF USERS

Individuals noticing anxiety, irritability, or emotional numbness who want to understand their default defense patterns in everyday life.

Clinicians tracking progress

25%OF USERS

Psychologists, counselors, and supervisors who use the results to build case formulations and monitor changes in defenses over time.

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Lifestyle Index, LSI (LIL)

Average

49.2

Normal range

36 — 62.5

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max.

100

majority

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the pattern and intensity of psychological defense mechanisms used to manage stress and internal conflict. Results summarize which defenses are most frequently activated and how strongly they are engaged.

What types of defenses are assessed?

It assesses common defenses such as denial, projection, and rationalization, along with related strategies for managing distressing thoughts and feelings. The output indicates relative prominence across the set of measured defenses.

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

Estimated completion time is about 18 minutes. The questionnaire contains 97 items.

How should responses be given for best accuracy?

Answer each item based on typical reactions rather than exceptional situations. Avoid overthinking individual items and use the first response that fits most often.

How are the results used in practice?

Results support case formulation by identifying preferred coping and defense patterns under stress. They can also be used to monitor change across repeated administrations.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Life Style Index (LSI) Test

defense mechanisms

In clinical and counseling contexts, the Life Style Index (LSI) is used to characterize an individual’s typical patterns of psychological defense in response to stress and internal conflict. It is a self-report inventory intended to support case conceptualization by describing relative reliance on common defensive styles.

The measure contains 97 items and typically requires about 18 minutes to complete. Results are generally interpreted as a profile of defense-related tendencies and their relative prominence, which may inform treatment planning, psychoeducation, and tracking change over time when used alongside other clinical data. The Life Style Index (LSI) is not a stand-alone diagnostic instrument and should be integrated with interview findings and relevant collateral information.

Author: r-s-lazarus

Literature: Paulhus, D. L. Socially desirable responding: The evolution of a construct. In H. I. Braun, D. N. Jackson, & D. E. Wiley (Eds.), The role of constructs in psychological and educational measurement. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. 2002.; Vaillant, G. E. Ego mechanisms of defense: A guide for clinicians and researchers. American Psychiatric Publishing. 1992.; Plutchik, R., Kellerman, H., & Conte, H. R. A structural theory of ego defenses and emotions. In C. E. Izard (Ed.), Emotions in personality and psychopathology. Springer. 1979.

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