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Normative Crisis Symptoms Questionnaire

Normative Crisis Symptoms Questionnaire Test

Understand signs of inner strain and value shifts in just 3 minutes. Get a fast, clear snapshot of crisis intensity from 11 quick items to guide next steps.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

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18/24

External Signs (ES)

Measures outward behavioral and action-based manifestations associated with a normative crisis.

Minimal

Noticeable

Pronounced

0 – 7: Minimal | 8 – 15: Noticeable | 16 – 24: Pronounced

A score of 18 falls in the Pronounced range, indicating clearly observable changes in behavior consistent with elevated external signs of a normative crisis.

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5/20

Internal Signs (IS)

Measures the intensity of internal emotional experiences and distress associated with a normative life crisis.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 6: Low | 7 – 13: Moderate | 14 – 20: High

A score of 5 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively few internal signs of emotional strain linked to a normative crisis at this time.

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4/10

Total Score (TS)

This scale measures the overall severity of reported symptoms associated with a normative crisis state.

Low

Moderate

High

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

A score of 4 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not high level of normative-crisis-related symptoms overall.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

People feeling off-balance

41%OF USERS

They take it to check whether their inner tension, irritability, or emptiness might be signs of a life-stage crisis rather than “just stress.”

Students and young adults

34%OF USERS

They use it when identity, values, and plans feel unstable during transitions like graduation, first jobs, or relationship changes.

Psychologists and counselors

25%OF USERS

They use it as a quick screening tool to gauge how pronounced a client’s crisis symptoms are and what support may be needed.

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External signs (Es)

Average

11.8

Normal range

8.5 — 15.1

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Internal signs (Is)

Average

7.7

Normal range

4.1 — 11.4

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Total Score (TS)

Average

4.9

Normal range

3.3 — 6.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for symptoms of internal tension and imbalance associated with shifts in values and usual patterns of behavior. Results indicate whether crisis-related symptoms are present and how pronounced they appear.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adolescents and adults, and may also be used with older adults when life changes are prominent. It is suitable for individual or group administration in counseling, clinical, or educational settings.

How long does it take and how many items does it include?

Completion typically takes about 3 minutes. The questionnaire contains 11 items.

How should items be answered?

Items should be rated based on current feelings and typical reactions, using the response options provided. Responses should be given consistently without overthinking individual items.

How should the results be interpreted?

Scores provide an estimate of the presence and severity of crisis-related symptoms and can guide decisions about further assessment or support. Results are not a diagnosis and should be interpreted in context.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Questionnaire for Symptoms of Normative Crisis, QSNC Test

Normative Crisis Symptoms Questionnaire Test

life crisis

This questionnaire is a brief self-report measure designed to screen for symptoms commonly associated with normative life-stage transitions and related internal tension. The Normative Crisis Symptoms Questionnaire is intended to help identify whether current experiences may reflect a clinically relevant level of distress or imbalance in the context of changing values, roles, or behavioral patterns.

The measure consists of 11 items and typically requires about 3 minutes to complete. Responses can be used to summarize the presence and relative severity of reported symptoms and to inform clinical interviewing, case formulation, or decisions about follow-up assessment. The Normative Crisis Symptoms Questionnaire is attributed to Erik H. Erikson.

Author: Erik H. Erikson

Literature: Erikson, E. H. Identity: Youth and crisis. W. W. Norton. 1968.

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