Personality Boundary Scale Test

Understand how you set and use personal boundaries in about 9 minutes. Get a clear six-area profile to build self-awareness, communicate with confidence, and manage stress.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

42/144

Total Score (TS)

Measures the overall degree to which a person actively forms and uses psychological boundaries across all six functions.

Less developed

Moderately developed

Well developed

0 – 48: Less developed | 49 – 96: Moderately developed | 97 – 144: Well developed

A score of 42 falls in the Less developed range, suggesting a generally lower overall formation of psychological boundaries across functions at the time of assessment.

example score

5/10

Calm-Neutral (C)

Measures how well you can stay calm and neutral in situations that do not require active involvement, supporting flexible boundaries and inner steadiness.

Low calm-neutral

Moderate calm-neutral

High calm-neutral

0 – 4: Low calm-neutral | 5 – 7: Moderate calm-neutral | 8 – 10: High calm-neutral

A score of 5 suggests a moderate ability to remain calm and neutral when engagement is unnecessary, with generally flexible boundaries that may fluctuate under pressure.

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8/10

Restraining (R)

Measures the capacity to inhibit and regulate the expression of internal impulses and energy to support appropriate interaction with the environment.

Low restraint

Moderate restraint

High restraint

0 – 3: Low restraint | 4 – 7: Moderate restraint | 8 – 10: High restraint

A score of 8 falls in the High restraint range, indicating a strong ability to pause, contain impulses, and choose controlled responses when needed.

example score

7/10

Giving (G)

Measures how readily you express inner impulses and share them with others when conditions feel appropriate.

Reserved expression

Situational expression

Open expression

0 – 3: Reserved expression | 4 – 7: Situational expression | 8 – 10: Open expression

A score of 7 suggests you typically express yourself and give back to others when the context feels safe and fitting, though you may still hold back in less supportive situations.

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4/10

Absorptive (A)

Measures how readily a person can accept and assimilate supportive influences from others to meet needs and facilitate adaptation.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 3: Low | 4 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 4 suggests a moderate absorbing function, meaning you can take in support when it feels appropriate but may not consistently seek or fully use helpful input.

example score

7/10

Permeable (P)

Measures how readily you allow external influence and connect with others while maintaining a stable sense of self.

Guarded

Selective openness

Open & trusting

0 – 3: Guarded | 4 – 7: Selective openness | 8 – 10: Open & trusting

A score of 7 suggests selective openness—generally able to engage and be influenced when it feels safe, while still keeping clear personal boundaries.

example score

7/10

Non-Admitting (N)

Measures how effectively a person blocks unwanted external influence and protects personal psychological space.

Low boundary blocking

Moderate boundary blocking

High boundary blocking

0 – 3: Low boundary blocking | 4 – 7: Moderate boundary blocking | 8 – 10: High boundary blocking

A score of 7 indicates moderately strong ability to say “no” and maintain personal boundaries, though protection may vary by situation.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Self-growth seekers

41%OF USERS

People who want clearer personal boundaries and better self-regulation to feel more confident in everyday communication.

Therapy and coaching clients

34%OF USERS

People in counseling or personal development work who need a quick, structured snapshot of where their boundaries are strong or vulnerable.

Group training participants

25%OF USERS

People in workshops or teams who want to understand their openness vs. protectiveness to improve group dynamics and reduce stress.

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Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.

Overall score (Os)

Average

79.5

Normal range

59.1 — 99.8

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144

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Calm-neutral (C)

Average

6.2

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4.7 — 7.7

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Restraining (R)

Average

3.1

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1.8 — 4.5

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Giving back (Gb)

Average

2.9

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1.7 — 4.1

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Absorbing (A)

Average

4.7

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3.4 — 5.9

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Perceptive (P)

Average

5.1

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3.5 — 6.6

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Not letting in (Nli)

Average

6.9

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5.6 — 8.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this assessment measure?

It measures how personal psychological boundaries are formed and used to regulate contact with the outside world and internal experiences. Results are reported across six functional scales and as an overall level of boundary formation.

How is the boundary concept defined in this assessment?

The boundary is treated as a functional system that manages exchange between internal states and external demands. The focus is on how these functions are implemented in everyday behavior.

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

Typical completion time is about 9 minutes. The questionnaire contains 48 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches typical behavior and reactions rather than a preferred or ideal response. Answer all items and avoid spending excessive time on any single item.

How can the results be used?

Results can guide self-awareness and skills for self-regulation, communication, and stress management. They also help identify relative strengths and potential growth areas across the six functions.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Psychological boundary of personality Test

Personality Boundary Scale Test

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This self-report measure assesses perceived patterns of psychological boundaries, including how individuals manage personal space and regulate contact with internal experiences and the external environment. The Personality Boundary Scale provides a structured snapshot of boundary-related functioning that may be relevant to clinical formulation and treatment planning. It is attributed to Ernest R. Hilgard.

The instrument includes 48 items and typically requires about 9 minutes to complete. Results from the Personality Boundary Scale are generally interpreted as descriptive indicators of boundary management style and may be used to support discussion of interpersonal functioning and self-regulation within an appropriate clinical context.

Author: Ernest R. Hilgard

Literature: Hartmann, E. Boundaries in the mind: a new psychology of personality. Basic Books. 1991.

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