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Physical Appearance Comparison Scale-Revised (PACS-R) Test

Learn how often you compare your looks to others and how it may shape your self-image in about 3 minutes. Get a quick, reliable snapshot that can flag confidence stressors and guide next steps.
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October 2, 2025
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Physical Appearance Comparison (PAC)
Measures how frequently a person compares their physical appearance to others in everyday situations.
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0 – 14: Low comparison | 15 – 29: Moderate comparison | 30 – 44: High comparison
A score of 29 falls in the Moderate comparison range, suggesting a noticeable tendency to evaluate appearance by comparing with others in some contexts.
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Social media self-checkers
41%OF USERS
People who often compare their looks to others online and want to understand how this habit affects their mood and confidence.
Clients in body image work
34%OF USERS
People already reflecting on body image or self-esteem issues who want a quick snapshot of how strongly appearance comparisons drive their feelings.
Dating and social worriers
25%OF USERS
People who feel anxious about how they look in dates, parties, or group settings and want to see how often they judge themselves against others.
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Physical Appearance Comparison Scale (PACS)
Average
17.9
Normal range
10.6 — 25.2
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What does this questionnaire assess?
It measures how often physical appearance is compared with other people’s appearance across common situations. It also indicates how strongly comparison is used as a basis for self-evaluation.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
Completion usually takes about 3 minutes. It includes 11 items.
What instructions should be followed when answering?
Answer each item based on typical behavior rather than a single recent event. Select the response that best reflects usual frequency in the described situation.
Is it normal to endorse some comparison behaviors?
Yes, occasional comparison is common and does not by itself indicate a problem. Higher scores may reflect a stronger tendency to compare, which can be relevant when considering body image concerns.
How are results used in practice?
Results help identify situations that trigger appearance-based comparison and related self-evaluative patterns. They can guide further assessment and planning of interventions focused on body image and self-esteem.
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Physical Appearance Comparison Scale-Revised (PACS-R) Test

body imageappearance evaluationsocial comparisons

This self-report measure assesses the frequency with which an individual compares their physical appearance to that of others in everyday contexts. The Physical Appearance Comparison Scale-Revised (PACS-R) is typically used to characterize appearance-focused social comparison tendencies that may be relevant to body image and self-evaluative concerns.

The questionnaire consists of 11 items and takes about 3 minutes to complete. Scores are commonly interpreted as an index of how often appearance comparisons occur, which can inform clinical case formulation and guide discussion of social comparison patterns and related distress.

The Physical Appearance Comparison Scale-Revised (PACS-R) can be incorporated into broader assessment of body image, self-esteem, and mood or anxiety symptoms, particularly when appearance-related triggers are suspected to contribute to maladaptive self-evaluation.

Author: j-kevin-thompson, thomas-f-cash
Literature: Thompson, J. K., Heinberg, L. J., Altabe, M., & Tantleff-Dunn, S. Exacting beauty: Theory, assessment, and treatment of body image disturbance. American Psychological Association. 1999.
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