Patient Motivation for Psychotherapy Scale Test
Understand how ready a client is for change and how motivated they feel in about 5 minutes. Use the results to tailor therapy, strengthen engagement, and prevent stalls in progress.
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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.
Amotivation (A)
Average
12.7
Normal range
9.8 — 15.7
min.
4
max.
28
Majority
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External Regulation (ER)
Average
13.1
Normal range
10.1 — 16.1
min.
4
max.
28
Majority
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Integrated Regulation (IR)
Average
19.1
Normal range
15.8 — 22.3
min.
4
max.
28
Majority
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Identified Regulation (IR)
Average
14.2
Normal range
10.2 — 18.3
min.
4
max.
28
Majority
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Introjective Regulation (IR)
Average
19.7
Normal range
15.7 — 23.7
min.
4
max.
28
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Intrinsic Motivation (IM)
Average
11.8
Normal range
7.6 — 16
min.
4
max.
28
Majority
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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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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this scale measure?
It measures motivation for psychotherapy and readiness for internal change. It differentiates types of motivation, including self-directed motives and pressure-driven motives.
How is the scale completed?
Read each statement and select the response that best matches the current reason for participating in therapy. Answer all items based on typical feelings and behavior, not exceptional situations.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion usually takes about 5 minutes. The scale includes 24 statements.
How are results used in treatment planning?
Results indicate the level and type of motivation, which can guide selection of therapeutic strategies and pacing. They can also highlight areas where engagement may decrease during treatment.
Are there right or wrong answers?
No; the scale is not a test of knowledge or character. Accurate responses support a more valid interpretation of motivation at the time of completion.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Patient Motivation for Psychotherapy Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs
In psychotherapy settings, motivation and readiness for change are clinically relevant factors that can influence engagement and treatment planning. The Patient Motivation for Psychotherapy Scale is a brief self-report measure designed to assess reasons for participating in psychotherapy and the individual’s level of commitment to the therapeutic process.
The measure includes 24 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Item content reflects a range of motivational orientations that may support or hinder sustained participation (e.g., internally driven vs. externally pressured reasons), which can inform discussion of goals, barriers, and strategies to strengthen engagement. The Patient Motivation for Psychotherapy Scale is intended to complement clinical judgment rather than serve as a standalone indicator of suitability for treatment.
Author: edward-l-deci, richard-m-ryan
Literature: Norcross, J. C. Psychotherapy relationships that work: Evidence-based responsiveness. Oxford University Press. 2011.; Pelletier, L. G., Tuson, K. M., & Haddad, N. K. Client Motivation for Therapy Scale: A measure of intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and amotivation for therapy. Journal of Personality Assessment. 1997.
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