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Ruminative Response Scale (RRS-10)

Ruminative Response Scale (RRS-10) Test

See how often you get stuck replaying problems instead of moving forward in about 2 minutes. Quick 10 item snapshot supports targeted CBT planning for rumination linked to anxiety and low mood.

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October 2, 2025

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14/20

Reflective Pondering (RP)

Measures how often a person engages in reflective, problem-focused thinking to understand experiences and identify possible solutions.

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5 – 9: Low | 10 – 15: Moderate | 16 – 20: High

A score of 14 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a fairly frequent tendency to analyze problems in a solution-oriented way without it being dominant.

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10/20

Brooding (B)

Measures the tendency toward brooding, where a person passively dwells on problems and compares their situation to unattainable standards with associated negative affect.

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5 – 9: Low | 10 – 14: Moderate | 15 – 20: High

A score of 10 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not pervasive tendency toward brooding when facing difficulties.

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23/40

Rumination (R)

Measures how often a person engages in repetitive, intrusive thinking about problems and negative feelings instead of shifting toward constructive action.

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10 – 19: Low | 20 – 29: Moderate | 30 – 40: High

A score of 23 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme tendency to get stuck in repetitive thoughts about problems.

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Clients in psychotherapy

44%OF USERS

People already in counseling who want to understand how much they get stuck replaying problems instead of moving toward solutions.

Anxiety and low mood

33%OF USERS

People dealing with worry, stress, or feeling down who suspect rumination is keeping them trapped in negative thought loops.

Overthinkers under pressure

23%OF USERS

Students, professionals, or caregivers who notice they obsess over mistakes or conflicts and want a quick check on that habit.

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Reflective Thoughts (RT)

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12.5

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10.5 — 14.6

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Oppressive Contemplation (OC)

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11.3

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9.3 — 13.4

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Rumination Scale (RS)

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30.3

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25.6 — 35

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures how often a person responds to stress or low mood by repeatedly thinking about problems and their causes or consequences. It focuses on patterns of repetitive, negative thinking rather than problem solving.

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

It has 10 items and usually takes about 2 minutes to complete. Responses are based on how often each statement applies.

What time period should be considered when answering?

Answer based on typical patterns over recent weeks unless different instructions are provided. Use the response option that best matches usual frequency.

Does it assess depressive symptoms directly?

No. This shortened form removes items tied to depressive symptom content and concentrates on core rumination patterns.

How are results used in psychotherapy or screening?

Scores help identify areas where repetitive thinking is most persistent and may interfere with coping. Results support treatment planning and monitoring but do not provide a diagnosis by themselves.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Ruminative Response Scale (RRS-10) Test

cbt rumination

This brief self-report measure assesses a person’s tendency to respond to distress with repetitive, self-focused thinking. The Ruminative Response Scale (RRS-10) is commonly used to characterize rumination patterns that may be clinically relevant to mood and anxiety presentations.

The instrument consists of 10 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Respondents rate how often they engage in specific thought responses when experiencing problems or negative affect, supporting screening and treatment planning by quantifying ruminative style.

As described by psytests.org (2025), the Ruminative Response Scale (RRS-10) is a shortened form intended for efficient administration when a concise index of rumination is needed in clinical or research contexts.

Author: psytests.org (2025)

Literature: Susan Nolen-Hoeksema. The role of rumination in depressive disorders and mixed anxiety/depressive symptoms. Journal of Abnormal Psychology. 2000.; Treynor, W., Gonzalez, R., & Nolen-Hoeksema, S. Rumination reconsidered: A psychometric analysis. Cognitive Therapy and Research. 2003.

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