Adolescent Responsibility Scale Test

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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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7/15
Lie Scale (LS)
Assesses the likelihood of socially desirable responding or distortion in self-reported answers.
Low distortion
Moderate distortion
High distortion
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A score of 7 falls in the Moderate distortion range, suggesting some tendency to present oneself favorably, so responses may be mildly influenced by social desirability.
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14/20
Responsibility Avoidance (RA)
Measures a teenager's tendency to avoid taking responsibility and accountability for their actions.
Low avoidance
High avoidance
47Low avoidance820High avoidance
A score of 14 falls in the High avoidance range, suggesting a stronger tendency to shirk obligations or deflect accountability in everyday situations.
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10/20
Environmental Stewardship (ES)
Measures the teenager’s ecological responsibility and willingness to act on environmental concerns in everyday life.
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A score of 10 falls in the Low range, suggesting environmental responsibility is less consistently expressed and may depend on external prompts rather than routine self-initiated actions.
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8/15
Social Responsibility (SR)
Measures a teenager’s tendency to follow social norms, fulfill role responsibilities, and accept accountability for their actions in social contexts.
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A score of 8 falls in the High range, suggesting a generally strong readiness to meet social expectations and take responsibility for the consequences of their actions.
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7/15
Conscience (C)
Measures moral development, including sense of duty, self-reflection, and felt responsibility toward others.
Less developed
Developing
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A score of 7 falls in the Less developed range, suggesting moral self-reflection and felt responsibility may be inconsistent and more situational in everyday life.
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11/20
Self-Control (SC)
Measures a teenager’s ability to regulate emotions and behavior and follow rules in everyday situations.
Lower self-control
Moderate self-control
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A score of 11 falls in the Lower self-control range, suggesting self-regulation and rule-following may be inconsistent and benefit from structure and practice.
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16/30
Support (S)
Measures a teenager’s readiness to support others and engage in cooperative, shared activities.
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A score of 16 falls in the Low support range, suggesting support for others and participation in joint activities may be less consistent or situational.
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39/100
Responsibility (R)
Measures how consistently a teenager follows social norms, fulfills role obligations, and considers the consequences of their actions.
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2060Low6168Moderate69100High
A score of 39 falls in the Low range, suggesting responsibility and self-control may be inconsistent and more dependent on external reminders or structure.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

School psychologists and counselors
41%OF USERS
They use it to quickly assess a student’s responsibility patterns and plan support around academics, behavior, and wellbeing.
Teachers and youth workers
34%OF USERS
They take it to understand how teens handle obligations in class, clubs, or community programs and where skills need strengthening.
Parents of high schoolers
25%OF USERS
They use it to pinpoint responsibility gaps at home and school and start more focused conversations about expectations and independence.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Lie Scale (LS)
Average
10.6
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Avoidance of Responsibility (AoR)
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9
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Caring for the Environment (CftE)
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12.4
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Social Responsibility (SR)
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11.2
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Conscience (C)
Average
9.7
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Self-control (S)
Average
11.9
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9.914
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20
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Support (S)
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15.3
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30
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Responsibility (R)
Average
67.4
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56.678.2
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100
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire assess?
It assesses how a teenager understands obligations and follows through across common life areas. It identifies strengths and areas where additional support may be helpful.
Who is the questionnaire intended for?
It is intended for adolescents ages 16–19. It may be used in school, counseling, or youth-support settings.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion time is about 5 minutes. It contains 27 questions.
How should responses be selected?
Select the response that best matches typical behavior in everyday situations. Answers should reflect usual patterns rather than rare exceptions.
How should results be interpreted and used?
Results describe responsibility-related patterns by domain, such as school, family, personal boundaries, and social roles. They can guide targeted development goals and monitor change over time.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Adolescent Responsibility Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

This measure is designed to assess perceived responsibility-related attitudes and behaviors in adolescents. The Adolescent Responsibility Scale is typically used to identify areas in which an individual reports taking ownership of obligations and following through across everyday contexts (Dishion). It consists of 27 items and generally takes about 5 minutes to complete.

Results are intended to support clinical or educational formulation by highlighting relative strengths and potential targets for skill-building or support, rather than serving as a stand-alone diagnostic indicator. The Adolescent Responsibility Scale may be used in screening or outcome monitoring when interpreted in conjunction with interview data, collateral information, and other relevant measures.

Author: Thomas J. Dishion
Literature: Steinberg, L. Adolescence. McGraw-Hill Education. 2016.
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