Value Orientation Assessment Test

Understand what truly drives you and which values shape your choices in about 11 minutes. Get clear insights that help predict reactions under stress and support hiring, coaching, and team fit.
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11/15
Service (S)
Measures the degree to which a person prioritizes helping others and contributing to society as a guiding value.
Lower Service
Moderate Service
Higher Service
3 – 7: Lower Service | 8 – 11: Moderate Service | 12 – 15: Higher Service
A score of 11 indicates a moderate emphasis on being helpful and socially responsible, with service values often influencing choices but not consistently dominating them.
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12/15
Vivid Life Experiences (VLE)
Measures how strongly a person values bright, novel experiences and emotional variety in life.
Low
Moderate
High
3 – 7: Low | 8 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 15: High
A score of 12 indicates a high preference for novelty, adventures, and emotionally vivid experiences, with a tendency to seek variety in daily life.
example score
11/15
Sensory Pleasures and Enjoyment (SPaE)
Measures the extent to which a person values comfort, pleasant sensations, and enjoying life’s sensual experiences.
Low
Moderate
High
3 – 7: Low | 8 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 15: High
A score of 11 indicates a moderate emphasis on comfort and enjoyable experiences, with pleasure-seeking present but balanced by other priorities.
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11/15
Freedom, Openness, and Democracy in Society (FOaDiS)
Measures the importance a person places on freedom of expression, openness, equality, and democratic principles in society.
Lower priority
Moderate priority
High priority
3 – 7: Lower priority | 8 – 11: Moderate priority | 12 – 15: High priority
A score of 11 indicates a moderate-to-high emphasis on democratic values and fairness, with a generally supportive stance toward openness and equal rights.
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6/15
Professional Qualities (PQ)
Measures how strongly a person prioritizes competence, skill development, and professionalism in their work and career choices.
Lower emphasis
Balanced emphasis
High emphasis
3 – 7: Lower emphasis | 8 – 11: Balanced emphasis | 12 – 15: High emphasis
A score of 6 indicates a lower emphasis on professional qualities as a core value, with motivation likely spread across other life priorities rather than strong focus on competence and recognition.
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7/15
Attachment and Love (AaL)
Measures the degree to which close relationships, emotional support, and affection are prioritized in a person’s value system.
Lower priority
Balanced priority
High priority
3 – 7: Lower priority | 8 – 11: Balanced priority | 12 – 15: High priority
A score of 7 suggests attachment and love are present but tend to be a lower-priority value compared with other motivating values.
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10/15
Attractiveness (A)
Measures how important external appearance, aesthetics, and personal grooming are to a person.
Low
Moderate
High
3 – 7: Low | 8 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 15: High
A score of 10 indicates a moderate emphasis on looking presentable and valuing aesthetics, without it being a dominant priority.
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8/15
Civic and Political Engagement (CaPE)
Measures interest and involvement in civic, social, and political participation and social change.
Low
Moderate
High
3 – 6: Low | 7 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 15: High
A score of 8 indicates a moderate level of socio-political activity, suggesting occasional interest in civic or political matters without consistent engagement.
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11/15
Moral Qualities (MQ)
Measures the importance a person places on honesty, fairness, and adhering to ethical principles in their decisions and behavior.
Lower emphasis
Moderate emphasis
High emphasis
3 – 7: Lower emphasis | 8 – 11: Moderate emphasis | 12 – 15: High emphasis
A score of 11 suggests a moderately strong emphasis on moral principles, with honesty and fairness typically guiding choices while remaining somewhat flexible to context.
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13/15
Interpersonal Contacts and Communication (ICaC)
Measures the importance a person places on social connection, friendship, and active communication with others.
Low
Moderate
High
3 – 7: Low | 8 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 15: High
A score of 13 falls in the High range, indicating that interpersonal contact and frequent communication are strong personal priorities.
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5/15
Material Success (MS)
Measures how strongly a person prioritizes financial well-being, prosperity, and material achievements as a guiding value.
Low
Moderate
High
3 – 7: Low | 8 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 15: High
A score of 5 falls in the Low range, suggesting material prosperity and financial comfort are not primary drivers compared with other values.
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9/15
Personal Growth (PG)
Measures the importance of self-improvement, learning, and developing personal skills and abilities.
Low
Moderate
High
3 – 7: Low | 8 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 15: High
A score of 9 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting personal growth is a meaningful value, though balanced with other priorities.
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11/15
Interesting Work (IW)
Measures the importance of finding work engaging, fulfilling, and supportive of personal growth.
Lower focus
Moderate focus
High focus
3 – 7: Lower focus | 8 – 11: Moderate focus | 12 – 15: High focus
A score of 11 indicates a moderate focus on interesting work, suggesting you value enjoyment and development in your job while still weighing other priorities.
example score
10/15
Fame (F)
Fame measures how strongly a person values recognition, popularity, and being noticed by others.
Low
Moderate
High
3 – 7: Low | 8 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 15: High
A score of 10 indicates a moderate preference for recognition, suggesting you appreciate positive attention but it is not a dominant driver of your choices.
example score
9/15
Health (H)
Measures how strongly a person prioritizes physical and mental well-being and preventive self-care as a guiding value.
Lower priority
Moderate priority
High priority
3 – 7: Lower priority | 8 – 11: Moderate priority | 12 – 15: High priority
A score of 9 indicates a moderate emphasis on health, suggesting it is important but balanced alongside other life values.
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12/15
Power and Influence (PaI)
Measures the extent to which a person values leadership, status, and control over situations and other people.
Low
Moderate
High
3 – 7: Low | 8 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 15: High
A score of 12 indicates a high emphasis on power and influence, with a stronger preference for leading, shaping decisions, and taking charge in group settings.
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11/15
Rich Spiritual and Religious Life (RSaRL)
Measures the degree to which spiritual beliefs and religious practices are important and present in a person’s life.
Low
Moderate
High
3 – 7: Low | 8 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 15: High
A score of 11 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting spirituality and faith are meaningful and sometimes influence choices, though they may not be central in all areas of life.
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8/15
Spiritual and Cultural Enrichment (SaCE)
Measures the extent to which a person values inner development and engagement with art, science, and education.
Lower focus
Balanced focus
Strong focus
3 – 7: Lower focus | 8 – 11: Balanced focus | 12 – 15: Strong focus
A score of 8 indicates a balanced interest in spiritual-cultural growth that is present but not a dominant priority.
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8/15
Safety and Security (SaS)
Measures the importance a person places on stability, predictability, and protection from uncertainty or external risks.
Low priority
Moderate priority
High priority
3 – 6: Low priority | 7 – 11: Moderate priority | 12 – 15: High priority
A score of 8 suggests safety and security are a moderate priority, balancing a desire for stability with some openness to change and uncertainty.
example score
11/15
Autonomy (A)
Autonomy measures the importance a person places on independence and self-directed decision-making, with minimal reliance on external influence.
Lower autonomy
Moderate autonomy
Higher autonomy
3 – 7: Lower autonomy | 8 – 11: Moderate autonomy | 12 – 15: Higher autonomy
A score of 11 indicates moderate autonomy, suggesting a preference for making independent choices while still being open to guidance or input when it is useful.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Career and role changers
41%OF USERS
People considering a new job or direction take it to clarify what motivates them and which work environments will fit their priorities.
HR and team leaders
34%OF USERS
Recruiters, managers, and coaches use it to understand candidates or teammates and anticipate decision-making under stress.
Self-growth seekers
25%OF USERS
People interested in personal development take it to map their core values and make clearer choices in relationships and everyday life.
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Service (S)
Average
6.3
Normal range
4.6 — 8.1
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15
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Vivid Impressions of Life (VIoL)
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6.5
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4.3 — 8.7
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3
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15
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Sensual pleasures and delights (Spad)
Average
9.4
Normal range
7.9 — 10.9
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3
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15
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Freedom, openness, and democracy in society (Foadis)
Average
10.2
Normal range
8.3 — 12
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3
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15
Majority
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Professional qualities (Pq)
Average
7
Normal range
5.2 — 8.9
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3
max.
15
Majority
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Attachment and Love (AaL)
Average
10.8
Normal range
9.3 — 12.3
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3
max.
15
Majority
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Attractiveness (A)
Average
10.8
Normal range
8.8 — 12.7
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Socio-political activity (Sa)
Average
9.2
Normal range
7.6 — 10.7
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Moral qualities (Mq)
Average
6.2
Normal range
4 — 8.4
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Interpersonal Contacts and Communication (ICaC)
Average
6.8
Normal range
5.3 — 8.3
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Material Success (MS)
Average
8.1
Normal range
6.4 — 9.9
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Personal Growth (PG)
Average
6.2
Normal range
4.4 — 7.9
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Interesting work (Iw)
Average
9.1
Normal range
7.2 — 11
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Fame (F)
Average
9.8
Normal range
7.7 — 12
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
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Health (H)
Average
7.2
Normal range
5.8 — 8.7
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Power and Influence (PaI)
Average
9.7
Normal range
7.8 — 11.6
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Rich spiritual and religious life (Rsarl)
Average
7
Normal range
5 — 8.9
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Wealth of Spiritual Culture (WoSC)
Average
8.4
Normal range
6.6 — 10.3
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Safety and Security (SaS)
Average
11.8
Normal range
10.3 — 13.3
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Autonomy (A)
Average
8.6
Normal range
6.8 — 10.3
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this assessment measure?
It identifies the relative strength of 20 core values and shows which values are most dominant. Results are presented as a ranked profile of value priorities.
What is the format of the questions?
The assessment uses 60 short statements covering common life domains such as independence, creativity, security, and traditions. Each statement is rated on a fixed response scale.
How long does it take to complete?
Typical completion time is about 11 minutes. Time may vary based on reading speed and response style.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best reflects usual preferences rather than an ideal or socially expected response. Answer all items without spending excessive time on any single statement.
How should the results be interpreted?
Higher-ranked values indicate stronger motivational priorities and may help anticipate choices under stress or uncertainty. Interpretation should consider context and does not diagnose mental health conditions.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Methodology for the Study of Value Orientations, MICO Test

Value Orientation Assessment Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This instrument is designed to assess an individual’s relative prioritization of personal values across common life domains. The Value Orientation Assessment provides a structured way to examine value preferences that may inform motivation, decision-making, and interpersonal behavior. The approach is commonly used to support case formulation and discussion in counseling, coaching, and organizational settings.

The measure includes 60 items and typically takes about 11 minutes to complete. Responses are summarized to indicate which values are most strongly endorsed and which are less emphasized, supporting interpretation of value patterns rather than diagnosing psychopathology. As described by Milton Rokeach, the Value Orientation Assessment is generally interpreted in conjunction with clinical interview data and relevant contextual information.

Author: Milton Rokeach
Literature: Schwartz, S. H. Universals in the content and structure of values: Theoretical advances and empirical tests in 20 countries. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology. 1992.
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