Neuroception of Psychological Safety Scale (NPSS) Test
In about 6 minutes, this test helps you understand how clearly you sense body and social signals of safety. With 29 quick items, it supports therapy or teams by spotting stress triggers and guiding calmer connection.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Bodily sensations (Bs)
Average
2
Normal range
1.3 — 2.8
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5
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Compassion (C)
Average
2.3
Normal range
1.8 — 2.8
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1
max.
5
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Social Activity (SA)
Average
3.5
Normal range
3 — 4
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1
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5
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Psychological Safety (PS)
Average
3.4
Normal range
2.8 — 3.9
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1
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5
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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 scale measure?
It measures how clearly signals of safety are detected across bodily sensations, emotions, and social cues. It reflects automatic patterns of sensing safety versus potential threat in common situations.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 6 minutes. The scale includes 29 items.
How should responses be selected?
Choose the option that best matches typical reactions in similar situations. Answer based on the usual pattern over time rather than a single unusual event.
What should be done if an item seems unclear or does not fit?
Select the closest available response based on the overall meaning of the item. Avoid leaving items blank unless instructions allow it.
How should results be interpreted?
Scores summarize relative sensitivity to cues of safety and threat, which may relate to stress readiness and comfort in social settings. Results are descriptive and should be interpreted alongside other clinical or organizational information.
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Neuroception of Psychological Safety Scale (NPSS) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This self-report measure assesses perceived cues of safety and threat as they relate to autonomic and social engagement responses. The Neuroception of Psychological Safety Scale (NPSS) is intended to capture individual differences in felt safety across interpersonal and contextual situations.
Developed by Stephen W. Porges, it includes 29 items and typically requires about 6 minutes to complete. Results may be used to inform case conceptualization or to track perceived safety over time in clinical, coaching, or organizational settings.
Interpretation of the Neuroception of Psychological Safety Scale (NPSS) should be integrated with clinical interview data and other relevant measures, as scores reflect subjective experience and may be influenced by current stress, symptoms, and situational factors.
Author: amy-c-edmondson, Stephen W. Porges
Literature: Edmondson, A. C. Psychological safety and learning behavior in work teams. Administrative Science Quarterly. 1999.; Morton, L., Cogan, N., Kolacz, J., Calderwood, C., Nikolic, M., Bacon, T., Pathe, E., Williams, D., & Porges, S. W. A new measure of feeling safe: Developing psychometric properties of the Neuroception of Psychological Safety Scale (NPSS). Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. 2022.
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