Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) Test
How the Scales are Structured
Who Usually Takes This Test?
See How You Compare
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Example Questions From the Test
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Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This brief self-report measure is used to assess dispositional mindfulness in everyday life. The Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) focuses on the frequency of inattentive or “automatic pilot” experiences that reflect reduced present-moment awareness.
The instrument includes 15 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Respondents rate how often each statement applies to them, yielding a summary score that can be used for screening, baseline characterization, or monitoring change over time in clinical and research contexts. Bibliographic attribution is provided to Ellen J. Langer and Jon Kabat-Zinn.
Scores from the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) are generally interpreted as indicating relative levels of mindful attention and awareness, with higher scores reflecting more consistent present-focused awareness. Results should be considered alongside clinical interview data and other relevant measures, and are not intended to be used as a standalone diagnostic indicator.