Neuroticism Level Scale Test
In 9 minutes, gauge how prone someone is to neurotic reactions and internal distress. A fast, research-based screen that supports clinical decisions and pairs well with other measures for deeper insight.


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BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
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.
Neuroticism Scale (NS)
Neuroticism Scale (NS)
Average
28.5
Normal range
-1.3 — 58.3
min.
-81
max.
81
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Control Scale (CS)
Control Scale (CS)
Average
3.3
Normal range
1.5 — 5.2
min.
0
max.
10
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
This questionnaire contains several dozen statements concerning health status and personality characteristics. Read each statement and determine whether it is true or false as it applies to you. If a statement has been true at some times in life and false at others, select the response that best reflects the current situation. Any statement that cannot be considered true as it applies to you should be marked as false.
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- No
- Yes
- No
- True
- False
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
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Neuroticism Level Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs
The measure is intended for brief screening of an individual’s propensity toward neurotic reactions and related distress. The Neuroticism Level Scale is used to support initial case formulation and to help determine whether more comprehensive assessment is warranted.
It consists of 45 items and typically requires about 9 minutes to complete. Items are weighted for scoring purposes, with weights that may vary by respondent sex, and results are interpreted as an index of neurotic-like features rather than a standalone diagnosis.
The Neuroticism Level Scale is often interpreted alongside other symptom measures to contextualize anxiety- and mood-related complaints and to monitor change over time. Development is attributed to NIPNI.
Author: NIPNI
Literature: Costa, P. T., Jr., & McCrae, R. R. Revised NEO Personality Inventory (NEO PI-R) and NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) professional manual. Psychological Assessment Resources. 1992.; Barlow, D. H. Anxiety and its disorders: The nature and treatment of anxiety and panic. Guilford Press. 2002.
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