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New Tolerance of Uncertainty Questionnaire

New Tolerance of Uncertainty Questionnaire Test

In 6 minutes, learn how you handle uncertainty, mixed signals, and unclear outcomes. This quick 33 item check supports hiring, team fit, and coaching by highlighting resilience and stress points.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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25/56

Interpersonal Intolerance of Uncertainty (IIoU)

Measures discomfort with uncertainty in interpersonal relationships and the need for clarity and control when interacting with others.

Low

Moderate

High

8 – 23: Low | 24 – 40: Moderate | 41 – 56: High

A score of 25 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable preference for clarity in relationships with some discomfort when interpersonal situations are ambiguous.

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53/91

Intolerance (ITN) (I)

This scale measures intolerance of uncertainty, reflecting a preference for clarity and order and discomfort with ambiguity and contradictions.

Low

Moderate

High

13 – 38: Low | 39 – 65: Moderate | 66 – 91: High

A score of 53 indicates a moderate intolerance of uncertainty, suggesting a noticeable preference for clear structure while still being able to function with some ambiguity.

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46/84

Tolerance (T)

Measures readiness to accept ambiguity and novelty, stay effective without clear answers, and engage with challenging or unfamiliar situations.

Low tolerance

Moderate tolerance

High tolerance

12 – 35: Low tolerance | 36 – 60: Moderate tolerance | 61 – 84: High tolerance

A score of 46 indicates a moderate tolerance for uncertainty, suggesting generally workable comfort with ambiguity while still preferring some structure and clarity in decisions.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Anxious overthinkers

41%OF USERS

People who get stuck in worry when plans are unclear and want to understand how they react to ambiguity.

Career and study switchers

34%OF USERS

Those facing a new role, exams, or a major life change who want to see how well they handle uncertain outcomes.

Managers and recruiters

25%OF USERS

Professionals assessing how team members or candidates cope with unstable conditions and incomplete information.

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Interpersonal Emotional Intelligence (IEI) (IEI()

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20.1

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14.1 — 26.2

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Intolerance (ITN) (I()

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49.5 — 70.8

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Tolerance (TN) (T()

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54.5

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42 — 67

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures responses to uncertainty, including comfort with ambiguity, conflicting information, and lack of clear answers. It focuses on the ability to stay effective despite tension or discomfort.

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

Completion typically takes about 6 minutes. It includes 33 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best reflects typical reactions rather than isolated events. Use the first reasonable choice and avoid overthinking each item.

What do the results indicate?

Results summarize the level of tolerance for uncertain situations and related patterns of response. They are used to describe tendencies and do not establish a diagnosis.

In what settings is this questionnaire commonly used?

It is used in counseling, education, and organizational settings such as team development and selection. It can support planning for stress management and adaptation in changing conditions.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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New Intolerance of Uncertainty Questionnaire, IUQ Test

New Tolerance of Uncertainty Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

uncertainty tolerance

This self-report measure assesses individual differences in responses to ambiguous, unpredictable, or insufficiently defined situations. The New Tolerance of Uncertainty Questionnaire is used to characterize how a person typically appraises and manages uncertainty, including tendencies toward discomfort, avoidance, or efforts to seek certainty.

The instrument includes 33 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete. It is commonly used in clinical and research contexts to support case formulation and to inform interventions where intolerance of uncertainty may contribute to worry, anxiety, or maladaptive decision-making. Original development has been attributed to Michel Dugas and Robert Ladouceur.

Scores from the New Tolerance of Uncertainty Questionnaire are interpreted as indicators of relative tolerance versus intolerance of uncertainty and should be considered alongside clinical interview findings and other relevant measures, rather than as a standalone diagnostic tool.

Author: Michel Dugas, Robert Ladouceur

Literature: Carleton, R. N. The intolerance of uncertainty construct in the context of anxiety disorders: Theoretical and practical perspectives. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics. 2012.

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