Self-Assessment of Emotional States Test

Understand your current emotional state in about 1 minute. Four quick items make it easy to track changes over time and support practical self-regulation.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score
5/10
Confidence/Helplessness (C)
This scale measures how confident versus helpless a person feels right now.
Helplessness
Mixed / neutral
Confidence
14Helplessness56Mixed / neutral710Confidence
A score of 5 suggests a mixed or neutral state, with neither clear confidence nor pronounced helplessness predominating at the moment.
example score
6/10
Elevated Mood / Depressed Mood (EM/DM)
This scale measures the current balance between elevated mood and depressed mood in the present moment.
Lowered mood
Neutral to slightly elevated
Elevated mood
14Lowered mood56Neutral to slightly elevated710Elevated mood
A score of 6 suggests a generally neutral state with a slight tilt toward elevated mood right now.
example score
6/10
Vigor/Fatigue (V)
Measures your current level of energy versus fatigue, reflecting alertness and vitality in the moment.
Low energy
Moderate energy
High energy
14Low energy56Moderate energy710High energy
A score of 6 suggests a moderate energy level, indicating you feel fairly alert but not at peak vitality right now.
example score
6/10
Calmness/Anxiety (C)
Measures the person’s current balance between calmness and anxiety in the moment.
Anxiety elevated
Moderate / mixed
Calmness predominant
14Anxiety elevated56Moderate / mixed710Calmness predominant
A score of 6 suggests a moderately calm state with some residual tension or worry still present.
example score
27/40
Total Score (TS)
This scale provides a quick overall snapshot of the current emotional background by summarizing the balance of positive and negative feelings.
Low
Moderate
High
414Low1525Moderate2640High
A score of 27 falls in the High range, suggesting a generally more positive emotional background at the moment.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Clients in therapy or coaching
41%OF USERS
People working with a psychologist or coach use it to quickly name what they feel right now and track shifts during sessions.
Self-reflection and mood tracking
34%OF USERS
People who want better emotional awareness take it during the day to notice patterns and practice self-regulation.
Clinicians and researchers
25%OF USERS
Specialists use it to measure current emotional state in groups or individuals as part of monitoring and research.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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You’ll receive a structured, clinically-grounded explanation. Our AI analyzes patterns and relationships between scales to provide a coherent interpretation, without exaggerated language.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Confidence/helplessness (C)
Average
4.6
Normal range
3.55.7
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10
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Elevated Mood/Depression (EM)
Average
6.1
Normal range
4.87.4
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1
max.
10
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Energy/Fatigue (E)
Average
5
Normal range
3.36.6
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1
max.
10
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Calmness/Anxiety (C)
Average
5.9
Normal range
4.27.6
min.
1
max.
10
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Overall Rating (OR)
Average
22.9
Normal range
17.927.9
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4
max.
40
Majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures current emotional state at the time of completion. Results reflect a brief snapshot rather than stable traits.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 1 minute. It includes 4 items.
How should items be rated?
Each item is rated by selecting the response that best matches how strongly the feeling is experienced right now. Responses should be based on the present moment, not on the past week or typical mood.
How should results be interpreted?
Scores indicate relative intensity on several core emotional dimensions at the moment of testing. Interpretation is most informative when compared across repeated administrations or alongside clinical context.
How often can it be administered?
It can be repeated as needed to track changes during a day, session, or intervention. For comparability, use the same instructions and similar conditions each time.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Self-Assessment of Emotional States Test - Symptoms and Signs

This brief self-report measure is designed to capture a person’s current, momentary affective experience. The Self-Assessment of Emotional States provides a rapid snapshot of how strongly an individual endorses selected emotional states in the here-and-now.

The instrument consists of 4 items and typically takes about 1 minutes to complete. It may be used for quick check-ins in clinical or research settings, or for repeated measurement to monitor short-term change across a session or day. The Self-Assessment of Emotional States was originally developed by A. Wessman and D. Ricks.

Author: john-d-mayer, peter-salovey
Literature: Watson, D., Clark, L. A., & Tellegen, A. Development and validation of brief measures of positive and negative affect: The PANAS scales. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1988.; Gross, J. J. Emotion regulation: Conceptual and empirical foundations. In J. J. Gross (Ed.), Handbook of emotion regulation. Guilford Press. 2007.; Wessman, A. E., & Ricks, D. F. Mood and personality. Holt, Rinehart and Winston. 1966.
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