Professional Identity Questionnaire for Psychology Students Test

In 4 minutes, gauge where a psychology student is in building a professional identity and self-view. Compact 21-item measure sorts nine identity types to guide targeted mentoring and growth.
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October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured
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27/30
Passive Attitude Position (PAP)
Measures the intensity of a passive attitude toward one’s future professional path and development as a psychologist.
Active stance
Mixed/variable stance
Passive stance
613Active stance1422Mixed/variable stance2330Passive stance
A score of 27 falls in the Passive stance range, suggesting a pronounced tendency to approach future career development more passively than proactively.
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24/30
Active Attitude Position (AAP)
Measures how actively a student engages with and takes initiative toward their future psychology profession.
Low engagement
High engagement
06Low engagement730High engagement
A score of 24 falls in the High engagement range, suggesting strong initiative and involvement in building professional competence and growth.
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18/30
Negative Emotions (NE)
Measures the intensity of negative emotions toward the future psychology profession.
Low
Elevated
06Low730Elevated
A score of 18 falls in the Elevated range, suggesting a noticeable predominance of negative feelings about the future profession.
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14/30
Positive Emotions (PE)
Measures the intensity of positive emotions and emotional engagement toward the future psychology profession.
Low
Moderate–High
06Low730Moderate–High
A score of 14 indicates a generally positive emotional attitude toward the future profession, with noticeable but not necessarily strong enthusiasm.
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0/24
Conscious Activity (CA)
Assesses how consciously and actively a student engages with building and reflecting on their professional identity as a future psychologist.
Passive stance
Neutral / average
Active engagement
-24-1Passive stance0Neutral / average124Active engagement
A score of 0 indicates a neutral, average level of mindful engagement with professional identity, neither clearly passive nor distinctly active.
example score
2/24
Emotional Attitude (EA)
Measures the student's emotional attitude toward the future profession of psychologist from negative through neutral to positive.
Negative attitude
Neutral baseline
Positive attitude
-24-1Negative attitude0Neutral baseline124Positive attitude
A score of 2 falls in the Positive attitude range, indicating a mildly positive emotional stance toward the future psychology profession.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Psychology undergraduates
46%OF USERS
Students in a psychology bachelor’s program who want to see how clearly they identify with the profession and what needs strengthening.
Master’s and practicum students
34%OF USERS
Students nearing internships, supervised practice, or graduation who want a quick snapshot of readiness and professional self-image.
Educators and supervisors
20%OF USERS
Lecturers, mentors, and practicum supervisors who use group results to tailor guidance and targeted support for different identity types.
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Position of passive attitude (Popa)
Average
18.5
Normal range
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Position of active engagement (Poae)
Average
12.5
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Negative Emotions (NE)
Average
20
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30
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Positive Emotions (PE)
Average
8.3
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Mindful Activity (MA)
Average
-4.3
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24
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Emotional attitude (Ea)
Average
-1.5
Normal range
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-24
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24
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It assesses features related to the development of professional identity in psychology students. It focuses on professional outlook, self-perception in the future role, and stability of career-related attitudes.
Who is this questionnaire intended for?
It is designed for students in psychology training programs. It may also be used in educational and research settings to describe group and individual patterns.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. It contains 21 items.
How are results summarized?
Responses are used to classify results into one of nine professional identity types. The classification supports identification of clearer professional self-definition versus ongoing exploration.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that most closely reflects typical thoughts and behavior, not an idealized answer. If uncertain, choose the response that fits most often.
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Questionnaire on Professional Identity of Psychology Students Test

Professional Identity Questionnaire for Psychology Students Test

This self-report measure is designed to support appraisal of developing professional identity in psychology trainees. The Professional Identity Questionnaire for Psychology Students is intended to capture self-perceptions related to role understanding, commitment, and exploration as students progress through training.

It consists of 21 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Responses may be used to inform educational advising, supervision discussions, or programmatic supports by highlighting areas of relative clarity versus ongoing uncertainty in professional self-concept.

The Professional Identity Questionnaire for Psychology Students is attributed to Erik H. Erikson and James E. Marcia.

Author: Erik H. Erikson, James E. Marcia
Literature: Marcia, J. E. Development and validation of ego-identity status. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1966.
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