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Interpersonal Sensitivity Questionnaire

Interpersonal Sensitivity Questionnaire Test

Understand how attuned you are to others’ feelings, empathy, and willingness to help in just 4 minutes. Get fast, practical insights to support team fit, hiring decisions, and emotional intelligence growth.

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

1/5

Helpfulness (H)

Measures willingness to provide support and practical assistance to other people.

Low help tendency

Moderate help tendency

High help tendency

0 – 2: Low help tendency | 3: Moderate help tendency | 4 – 5: High help tendency

A score of 1 falls in the low range, suggesting a lower readiness to offer help or support in everyday interactions.

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3/5

Understanding (U)

Measures how well a person understands and interprets other people’s motives, intentions, and actions in communication.

Limited understanding

Adequate understanding

Strong understanding

0 – 2: Limited understanding | 3: Adequate understanding | 4 – 5: Strong understanding

A score of 3 suggests an adequate ability to grasp what others mean and to interpret their motives in typical interactions.

example score

3/5

Empathy (E)

Measures how readily a person understands and emotionally resonates with others' feelings.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3: Moderate | 4 – 5: High

A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of empathy, suggesting the person can empathize in many situations but may be less consistent under stress or ambiguity.

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2/5

Interest (I)

Measures how actively a person shows interest in other people’s inner world and experiences during interaction.

Low interest

Moderate interest

High interest

0 – 2: Low interest | 3: Moderate interest | 4 – 5: High interest

A score of 2 suggests a lower tendency to engage deeply with others’ feelings and personal experiences in conversation.

example score

80/100

Interpersonal Sensitivity Index (ISI)

Measures overall responsiveness to others’ emotional and behavioral cues, reflecting empathy, attentiveness, and readiness to support in interpersonal interactions.

Low sensitivity

Moderate sensitivity

High sensitivity

0 – 50: Low sensitivity | 51 – 75: Moderate sensitivity | 76 – 100: High sensitivity

A score of 80 falls in the High sensitivity range, suggesting strong attunement to others’ feelings and a pronounced tendency to respond with empathy and support.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

HR and recruiters

41%OF USERS

Use it to screen candidates and place people in roles where empathy, tact, and responsiveness to others are essential.

Psychologists and coaches

34%OF USERS

Apply it in counseling, trainings, or group work to quickly assess empathy and choose suitable development exercises.

Team leads and managers

25%OF USERS

Take it to understand their own interpersonal style and improve communication and support within their teams.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Help (H)

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1.3 — 2.7

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Understanding (U)

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2.2 — 3.8

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Empathy (E)

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2.1 — 3.9

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Interest (I)

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3.6

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2.7 — 4.5

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Sensitivity Index to a Person (SItaP)

Average

59.5

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44.1 — 74.9

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100

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses sensitivity to other people’s needs, including noticing emotions, empathic understanding, and readiness to provide support.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adolescents and adults in settings where interpersonal awareness is relevant, such as counseling, training, education, or personnel selection.

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

Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 20 items.

How should responses be given?

Each item should be answered based on typical behavior rather than rare exceptions. Items should be completed without extended deliberation.

How are results used in practice?

Scores provide an estimate of social empathy and responsiveness that can inform feedback, training goals, or role fit. Results should be interpreted alongside other assessment information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Questionnaire for Identifying Sensitivity to a Person Test

Interpersonal Sensitivity Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

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In clinical and applied assessment settings, understanding how individuals perceive and respond to others’ emotions can inform case formulation and intervention planning. The Interpersonal Sensitivity Questionnaire is a brief self-report measure designed to assess perceived interpersonal attunement, including sensitivity to others’ needs and emotional cues.

Developed by G. M. Boyle and J. C. Zubrick, it consists of 20 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Responses are intended to provide a structured snapshot of self-reported social-emotional responsiveness that may be relevant in contexts such as counseling, interpersonal skills work, and other settings where interpersonal functioning is being considered.

The Interpersonal Sensitivity Questionnaire should be interpreted within the broader clinical context, integrating background information and other assessment data rather than used as a standalone indicator of functioning.

Author: G. M. Boyle, J. C. Zubrick

Literature: Davis, M. H. Measuring individual differences in empathy: Evidence for a multidimensional approach. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1983.

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