Perth Emotion Reactivity Scale (PERS-S) Test
Understand how quickly, strongly, and how long your emotions react in about 4 minutes. Get clear, actionable insight into positive and negative patterns in just 18 items.
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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.
Intensity (negative emotions) (I(e)
Average
10.2
Normal range
8 — 12.4
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Duration (negative emotions) (D(e)
Average
11.3
Normal range
9.8 — 12.8
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Activation (negative emotions) (A(e)
Average
11.5
Normal range
9.9 — 13.1
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Overall Level of Reactivity to Negative Emotions (OLoRtNE)
Average
23.9
Normal range
18.5 — 29.2
min.
9
max.
45
Majority
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Intensity (positive emotions) (I(e)
Average
11.6
Normal range
9.8 — 13.3
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Duration (positive emotions) (D(e)
Average
7.9
Normal range
5.7 — 10.1
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Activation (positive emotions) (A(e)
Average
11.6
Normal range
9.7 — 13.6
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Overall Level of Reactivity of Positive Emotions (OLoRoPE)
Average
26.9
Normal range
22.3 — 31.6
min.
9
max.
45
Majority
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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 questionnaire measure?
It measures emotional reactivity across activation, intensity, and duration. Positive and negative emotions are scored separately.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
It takes about 4 minutes to complete. It includes 18 statements.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best matches typical emotional reactions rather than a single unusual event. Respond based on usual patterns over time.
Is it a diagnostic tool?
It is not a diagnostic instrument and does not determine a mental health condition. Results describe response style and may support clinical discussion or research.
How are results interpreted?
Higher scores indicate faster onset, stronger intensity, or longer-lasting emotions in the relevant domain. Interpretation should consider context, recent stressors, and other assessment information.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
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Perth Emotion Reactivity Scale (PERS-S) Test - Symptoms and Signs
Emotional reactivity can vary meaningfully across individuals in how quickly emotions arise, how strongly they are felt, and how long they persist. The Perth Emotion Reactivity Scale (PERS-S) is a brief self-report measure designed to characterize these features for both positive and negative emotions.
The instrument includes 18 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Responses yield indices reflecting activation, intensity, and duration of emotional responses, with positive and negative domains considered separately.
In clinical and research contexts, the Perth Emotion Reactivity Scale (PERS-S) may be used to support structured assessment of individual differences in emotional responding and to inform case formulation when emotional reactivity is a presenting concern.
Author: james-j-gross, richard-j-davidson
Literature: Gross, J. J. Emotion regulation: Conceptual and empirical foundations. In J. J. Gross (Ed.), Handbook of emotion regulation. Guilford Press. 2014.
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