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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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

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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.

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Moderate

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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.

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11/15

Sensory Pleasures and Enjoyment (SPaE)

Measures the extent to which a person values comfort, pleasant sensations, and enjoying life’s sensual experiences.

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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.

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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.

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Moderate

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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.

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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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Material Success (MS)

Measures how strongly a person prioritizes financial well-being, prosperity, and material achievements as a guiding value.

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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.

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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.

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10/15

Fame (F)

Fame measures how strongly a person values recognition, popularity, and being noticed by others.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Moderate

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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.

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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.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Service (S)

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6.3

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Vivid Impressions of Life (VIoL)

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6.5

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Sensual pleasures and delights (Spad)

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9.4

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Freedom, openness, and democracy in society (Foadis)

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10.2

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Professional qualities (Pq)

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Attachment and Love (AaL)

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10.8

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Attractiveness (A)

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10.8

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Socio-political activity (Sa)

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9.2

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Moral qualities (Mq)

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6.2

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Interpersonal Contacts and Communication (ICaC)

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6.8

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Material Success (MS)

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8.1

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Personal Growth (PG)

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6.2

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4.4 — 7.9

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Interesting work (Iw)

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9.1

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7.2 — 11

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Fame (F)

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9.8

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7.7 — 12

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Health (H)

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7.2

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Power and Influence (PaI)

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9.7

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Rich spiritual and religious life (Rsarl)

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Wealth of Spiritual Culture (WoSC)

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8.4

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Safety and Security (SaS)

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11.8

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Autonomy (A)

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8.6

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

Below is a list of various spiritual and material values that a person may or may not possess. Please rate how important it is to you personally to possess each of these values, regardless of whether you currently have them. First, review the entire list, and then rate each value one at a time.

- Not important at all to me
- Not very important
- Moderately important
- Very important
- Most important value
- Not at all important to me
- Not very important
- Moderately important
- Very important
- Most important
- Not important to me at all
- Not very important
- Moderately important
- Very important
- The most important value

These are 3 of the 60 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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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.