Optimism Questionnaire Test

See how strongly you expect good outcomes and stay resilient, in about 3 minutes. Get a quick, clear snapshot of your mindset with 12 items to guide coaching, therapy, or research.

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October 2, 2025

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20/32

Optimism (O)

Measures the degree to which a person tends to hold positive expectations and confidence in favorable outcomes.

Low optimism

Moderate optimism

High optimism

0 – 10: Low optimism | 11 – 21: Moderate optimism | 22 – 32: High optimism

A score of 20 indicates a moderate level of optimism, suggesting generally positive expectations while still allowing for doubts in some situations.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

People under stress

41%OF USERS

They take it to see whether their mindset stays hopeful during tough periods at work, school, or home.

Therapy and coaching clients

33%OF USERS

They use it as a quick starting point to discuss thinking patterns, strengths, and areas to improve in sessions.

Psychology students and researchers

26%OF USERS

They take it to get a fast, standardized optimism measure for coursework, studies, or group comparisons.

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Optimism Scale (OS)

Average

14.5

Normal range

9.9 — 19.1

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for dispositional optimism, defined as a tendency toward positive expectations and confidence in favorable outcomes.

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

It typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. It includes 12 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best reflects the usual way of thinking. Answer quickly and honestly without overanalyzing.

How are results interpreted?

Higher scores generally indicate a more optimistic outlook, while lower scores suggest fewer positive expectations. Results are intended for screening and should be interpreted in context.

Can results be used to guide follow-up work?

Yes, the profile can help identify cognitive strengths and areas for improvement in expectations and coping. It may also support discussion in clinical or research settings.

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Optimism Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

optimism

This instrument is designed to assess dispositional optimism, or the tendency to hold positive expectations about future outcomes. The Optimism Questionnaire provides a brief self-report snapshot of optimistic versus pessimistic outlook that can be used to inform clinical formulation or research hypotheses.

It consists of 12 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Items are intended to be answered based on the respondent’s usual way of thinking, supporting a quick appraisal of generalized expectations.

Developed by Michael F. Scheier and Charles S. Carver, the Optimism Questionnaire may be used as a screening or adjunct measure to guide discussion of coping style, expectancy-related beliefs, and potential targets for intervention when interpreted alongside other clinical information.

Author: Charles S. Carver, Michael F. Scheier

Literature: Carver, C. S., & Scheier, M. F. Optimism. In C. R. Snyder & S. J. Lopez (Eds.), Handbook of positive psychology. Oxford University Press. 2002.

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