Laziness Self-Regulation Scale Test

In 5 minutes, see how well a teen can push past laziness and follow through across everyday situations. Get a quick snapshot of what fuels resistance, guiding support to cut procrastination and build stronger self-control.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

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3/4

Laziness Self-Regulation Coefficient (LSC)

This scale measures how easily a person can overcome laziness and follow through on required tasks across different situations.

Strong self-regulation

Moderate self-regulation

Difficulty self-regulating

1 – 2: Strong self-regulation | 2.1 – 3: Moderate self-regulation | 3.1 – 4: Difficulty self-regulating

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate self-regulation range, suggesting occasional difficulty overcoming laziness, especially when tasks feel effortful or uninteresting.

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4/13

Coefficient 4 (C4)

Measures how effectively a teenager can use willpower to overcome laziness and follow through on necessary tasks.

Low control

Moderate control

High control

0 – 4: Low control | 5 – 9: Moderate control | 10 – 13: High control

A score of 4 falls in the Low control range, suggesting difficulty overcoming laziness through willpower and a tendency toward reduced activity when responsibilities conflict with motivation.

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6/13

Coefficient 3 (C3)

Measures how effectively a teenager can regulate and overcome laziness when tasks require willpower to follow through.

Low self-regulation

Moderate self-regulation

High self-regulation

0 – 4: Low self-regulation | 5 – 9: Moderate self-regulation | 10 – 13: High self-regulation

A score of 6 indicates a moderate ability to manage laziness, typically allowing rational pauses without strong inner conflict while still maintaining basic task follow-through.

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11/13

Coefficient 2 (C2)

Measures how effectively a person can regulate and overcome laziness to carry out necessary tasks despite internal resistance.

Low self-regulation

Moderate self-regulation

High self-regulation

0 – 4: Low self-regulation | 5 – 9: Moderate self-regulation | 10 – 13: High self-regulation

A score of 11 falls in the High self-regulation range, indicating strong responsibility and willpower to push through laziness and follow through on needed actions.

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8/13

K = 1.5 (K=1)

Measures how strongly a teenager can regulate and overcome feelings of laziness to carry out intended actions even when resistance is present.

Low self-regulation

Moderate self-regulation

High / overregulation

0 – 4: Low self-regulation | 5 – 9: Moderate self-regulation | 10 – 13: High / overregulation

A score of 8 indicates moderate self-regulation of laziness, suggesting the person often manages to push through internal resistance but may still struggle in some situations.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Teens battling procrastination

44%OF USERS

Teenagers who keep putting off homework, chores, or goals and want to understand what triggers their resistance and how strong their self-control is.

Concerned parents and caregivers

33%OF USERS

Adults who notice a teen avoiding responsibilities and want a quick snapshot of where motivation breaks down to support them more effectively.

School counselors and tutors

23%OF USERS

Educators and helpers who use a brief check-in tool to identify barriers to follow-through and guide practical strategies for better task completion.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Coefficient of laziness self-regulation (Cols)

Average

1.9

Normal range

1.4 — 2.4

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K = 4 (K=4)

Average

3.7

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K = 3 (K=3)

Average

8.4

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6.5 — 10.3

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K = 2 (K=2)

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6.1

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3.7 — 8.6

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K = 1.5 (K=1)

Average

6.8

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5.2 — 8.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this test measure?

It measures how well a teenager can manage resistance to starting or completing required tasks. It focuses on willpower, mood-related barriers, and reactions to distractions during goal-directed activity.

Who is the test intended for?

It is intended for adolescents, typically in the teenage years. It can be used in educational, counseling, or research settings when task avoidance is a concern.

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

Completion usually takes about 5 minutes. The test includes 26 items.

How should responses be given?

Each item should be answered based on typical behavior in similar situations, not on a single unusual day. Responses should reflect the first accurate impression to reduce overthinking.

How are results used and what are their limits?

Results identify areas where task resistance is more likely and which conditions increase it, which can guide support and skill-building. Results are not a diagnosis and should be interpreted alongside other information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Laziness Self-Regulation Scale Test

laziness self-regulation

The Laziness Self-Regulation Scale is a brief self-report measure designed to assess perceived self-regulatory capacity when facing task-related resistance and competing short-term impulses. It is intended to characterize patterns of follow-through, effort mobilization, and goal-directed behavior in everyday situations.

The instrument contains 26 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Items ask respondents to rate how they tend to respond when tasks feel unappealing or effortful, providing an overview of difficulties sustaining action despite internal reluctance. It has been attributed to Roy F. Baumeister and Charles S. Carver.

Scores from the Laziness Self-Regulation Scale can be used as an adjunct to clinical or educational assessment to identify self-regulation vulnerabilities related to avoidance and delayed initiation. Results should be interpreted in context of developmental level, current stressors, motivation, and other relevant assessment data, and are not sufficient on their own for diagnostic conclusions.

Author: Charles S. Carver, Roy F. Baumeister

Literature: Baumeister, R. F., & Heatherton, T. F. Self-regulation failure: An overview. Psychological Inquiry. 1996.; Steel, P. The procrastination equation: How to stop putting things off and start getting stuff done. HarperCollins. 2010.

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