Responsibility: Past/Present Test

See how responsibility has changed from past to present in just 4 minutes. With 20 items, it gives clear, actionable insight for teens and young adults in education or counseling.

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53/70

Past Responsibility (PR)

Assesses how responsible the person reports being in the past (retrospectively).

Low responsibility

Situational responsibility

Pronounced responsibility

10 – 29: Low responsibility | 30 – 49: Situational responsibility | 50 – 70: Pronounced responsibility

A score of 53 falls in the Pronounced responsibility range, suggesting the person recalls generally consistent and well-developed responsibility in the past.

example score

50/70

Current Responsibility (CR)

Measures the person’s current level of responsibility in day-to-day duties and commitments.

Low responsibility

Situational responsibility

Pronounced responsibility

10 – 29: Low responsibility | 30 – 49: Situational responsibility | 50 – 70: Pronounced responsibility

A score of 50 indicates pronounced responsibility at present, suggesting a generally consistent and reliable approach to duties.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Students tracking their growth

44%OF USERS

Teens and young adults take it to compare how reliably they handle school and daily duties now versus earlier.

Teachers and school counselors

33%OF USERS

Educators use it to see whether responsibility has improved or declined and to guide support conversations.

Coaches and youth psychologists

23%OF USERS

Practitioners use it in coaching or counseling to spot shifts in discipline and motivation over time.

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Responsibility Earlier (RE)

Average

45.5

Normal range

37.6 — 53.4

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Responsibility Now (RN)

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44.1

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34.8 — 53.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures perceived responsibility at two time points: earlier and current. It focuses on change in follow-through on duties and self-discipline.

Who is the questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adolescents and young adults in school or training settings. It can be used in educational and psychological assessment contexts.

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

Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 20 items.

How should responses be provided?

Each item should be answered twice, once for the earlier period and once for the current period, using the same response style. Responses should reflect typical behavior rather than isolated events.

How should results be interpreted and used?

Results describe the direction and size of change in responsibility between the two time points. They should be interpreted alongside other relevant information and are not a diagnosis.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Responsibility: Past/Present Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure evaluates self-reported responsibility across two time frames, comparing perceived past and current patterns. Responsibility: Past/Present is designed to support a brief assessment of how an individual views changes in handling duties and follow-through.

The instrument includes 20 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. It may be used in educational or counseling contexts to inform discussions about self-discipline, accountability, and perceived behavioral change over time, and to guide goal setting or progress monitoring. Development is attributed to Julian B. Rotter. In interpretation, Responsibility: Past/Present results are best considered alongside collateral information and other assessment data, given the limitations of retrospective self-report.

Author: Julian B. Rotter

Literature: John, O. P., Robins, R. W., & Pervin, L. A. (Eds.). Handbook of personality: Theory and research. Guilford Press. 2008.

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