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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

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

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

6 – 13: Active stance | 14 – 22: Mixed/variable stance | 23 – 30: Passive stance

A score of 27 falls in the Passive stance range, suggesting a pronounced tendency to approach future career development more passively than proactively.

example score

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

0 – 6: Low engagement | 7 – 30: High engagement

A score of 24 falls in the High engagement range, suggesting strong initiative and involvement in building professional competence and growth.

example score

18/30

Negative Emotions (NE)

Measures the intensity of negative emotions toward the future psychology profession.

Low

Elevated

0 – 6: Low | 7 – 30: Elevated

A score of 18 falls in the Elevated range, suggesting a noticeable predominance of negative feelings about the future profession.

example score

14/30

Positive Emotions (PE)

Measures the intensity of positive emotions and emotional engagement toward the future psychology profession.

Low

Moderate–High

0 – 6: Low | 7 – 30: Moderate–High

A score of 14 indicates a generally positive emotional attitude toward the future profession, with noticeable but not necessarily strong enthusiasm.

example score

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 – -1: Passive stance | 0: Neutral / average | 1 – 24: Active 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 – -1: Negative attitude | 0: Neutral baseline | 1 – 24: Positive 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.

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

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Position of passive attitude (Popa)

Average

18.5

Normal range

14.3 — 22.7

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Position of active engagement (Poae)

Average

12.5

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8.1 — 16.8

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Negative Emotions (NE)

Average

Normal range

15.1 — 24.8

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Positive Emotions (PE)

Average

8.3

Normal range

3.3 — 13.2

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Mindful Activity (MA)

Average

-4.3

Normal range

-13 — 4.3

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-24

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Emotional attitude (Ea)

Average

-1.5

Normal range

-8.1 — 5.2

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-24

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

You will be asked to respond to several statements in this questionnaire. There are no right or wrong answers to the questions below. Please answer each item according to your own opinion. Read each statement carefully and indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with it.

- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Have not thought about this / do not know
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Have not thought about it / do not know
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Have not thought about it / do not know
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree

These are 3 of the 21 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Professional Identity Questionnaire for Psychology Students Test - Symptoms and Signs

identity

pro-identity

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.