Self-Focused Attention Scale (SFAS) Test
How the Scales are Structured
Who Usually Takes This Test?
See How You Compare
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Example Questions From the Test
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Self-Focused Attention Scale (SFAS) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This brief self-report measure assesses the degree to which an individual tends to direct attention toward internal thoughts, feelings, and self-evaluative processes. The Self-Focused Attention Scale (SFAS) is commonly used to characterize self-focused attentional style, which may be clinically relevant when considering symptoms of anxiety and depression.
It consists of 11 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Respondents rate their agreement with a set of statements, yielding an index of self-focused attention that may be used to support case formulation and track change over time.
In clinical and research contexts, the Self-Focused Attention Scale (SFAS) can be administered repeatedly to monitor shifts in attentional focus across treatment or other interventions. Results should be interpreted alongside other assessment data and the individual’s presenting concerns rather than as a stand-alone diagnostic indicator.