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Self-Assessment of Emotional States

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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Questions: 41 minute

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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

1 – 4: Helplessness | 5 – 6: Mixed / neutral | 7 – 10: Confidence

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

1 – 4: Lowered mood | 5 – 6: Neutral to slightly elevated | 7 – 10: Elevated 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

1 – 4: Low energy | 5 – 6: Moderate energy | 7 – 10: High 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

1 – 4: Anxiety elevated | 5 – 6: Moderate / mixed | 7 – 10: Calmness 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

4 – 14: Low | 15 – 25: Moderate | 26 – 40: High

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.

RESULTS YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE

What You’ll See After You Finish the Test

Scale Results
— Explained Clearly

Your scores across each test scale, translated into plain, usable insights. Not just numbers, but what they actually mean for your daily life, emotional state, and overall well-being.

AI-Powered
Interpretation

A structured, clinically grounded explanation. Our AI analyzes patterns and relationships between scales to provide a coherent interpretation — without alarmist language.

Statistical
Comparison

See how you compare to others. Your scores are placed in a statistical context, showing percentiles and trends based on anonymized platform data to help you understand what`s typical.

Practical
Recommendations

Actionable guidance tailored to your profile. Receive clear, realistic suggestions you can apply immediately — focused on coping, self-regulation, and realistic next steps.

AI-Detected
Insights

Key patterns you might not notice on your own. Surfacing subtle connections in your responses that help you better understand what may be driving your current results.

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Benchmarking

See How You Compare

Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.

Confidence/helplessness (C)

Average

4.6

Normal range

3.5 — 5.7

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Elevated Mood/Depression (EM)

Average

6.1

Normal range

4.8 — 7.4

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Energy/Fatigue (E)

Average

Normal range

3.3 — 6.6

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Calmness/Anxiety (C)

Average

5.9

Normal range

4.2 — 7.6

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Overall Rating (OR)

Average

22.9

Normal range

17.9 — 27.9

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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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

emotional state

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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