New Apathy Scale Test

Understand your level of indifference, motivation, and emotional engagement in about 3 minutes. Fast 12 items make it easy to spot early burnout signs and guide supportive next steps.

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October 2, 2025

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27/48

Apathy Scale (AS)

Measures the severity of apathetic symptoms such as reduced interest, motivation, and emotional engagement.

Low apathy

Moderate apathy

High apathy

12 – 17: Low apathy | 18 – 31: Moderate apathy | 32 – 48: High apathy

A score of 27 falls in the moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not pronounced level of apathy-related indifference and reduced motivation.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Burned-out high achievers

41%OF USERS

People who still function at work or school but feel emotionally flat, unmotivated, and detached from what used to matter.

Worried about emotional numbness

34%OF USERS

Those noticing growing indifference toward themselves, others, or daily life and wanting a quick reality check.

Clinicians screening clients

25%OF USERS

Psychologists, therapists, and researchers who use a brief tool to spot early apathy in otherwise healthy participants.

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Apathy Scale (AS)

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28.3 — 39.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for apathy-related features such as reduced interest, low motivation, and limited emotional engagement. It focuses on indifference toward personal activities, relationships, and the surrounding world.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for generally functioning individuals who may be experiencing emotional exhaustion or early signs of disengagement. It is suitable for clinical screening or research settings.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 3 minutes. The questionnaire contains 12 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best reflects typical feelings and behavior over a recent period. Answer all items without overthinking individual questions.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate the degree of apathy-like symptoms and can guide follow-up questions or further assessment. Results do not provide a diagnosis and should be interpreted in context.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

New Apathy Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

apathy

This brief self-report measure is used to screen for apathy-related symptoms that may affect motivation, interest, and emotional engagement. The New Apathy Scale provides a rapid snapshot of apathy severity in individuals who may otherwise appear generally functional.

The instrument consists of 12 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. It is intended to support clinical or research decision-making by identifying the presence and relative degree of apathy-related features and can be used as a starting point for follow-up assessment or clinical interview. The New Apathy Scale is commonly attributed to Robert D. Marin.

Author: Robert D. Marin

Literature: Marin, R. S. Apathy: A neuropsychiatric syndrome. Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences. 1991.

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