Self-Talk Scale Test
Understand how your self-talk shapes mood and behavior in about 3 minutes. Fast, 16-item results help target emotion control, focus, planning, and motivation.
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Self-Regulation (S)
Self-Regulation (S)
Average
8.5
Normal range
6.2 — 10.9
min.
4
max.
20
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Self-Criticism (S)
Self-Criticism (S)
Average
13.8
Normal range
11.4 — 16.2
min.
4
max.
20
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Self-Reinforcement (S)
Self-Reinforcement (S)
Average
11.9
Normal range
9.4 — 14.4
min.
4
max.
20
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Social evaluation (Se)
Social evaluation (Se)
Average
9.5
Normal range
7 — 12
min.
4
max.
20
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
Researchers have found that all people talk to themselves, at least in certain situations or under specific circumstances. Each of the following items refers to times when you may “talk to yourself” (carry on a conversation with yourself, either silently or out loud). Indicate how true each item is for you personally. Please do not rush, and consider each item carefully.
- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Very often
- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Very often
- Never
- Rarely
- Sometimes
- Often
- Very often
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Self-Talk Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs
This brief self-report measure assesses the frequency and functional uses of self-directed speech in everyday situations. The Self-Talk Scale asks respondents to rate how often they engage in internal or spoken self-talk across contexts relevant to self-regulation.
The instrument includes 16 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Responses can be used to characterize patterns of self-talk that may support processes such as emotional regulation, planning and problem-solving, attentional control, and self-motivation. In clinical or coaching settings, results from the Self-Talk Scale may inform case formulation and guide intervention targets related to coping strategies and behavior change.
Author: Charles S. Carver, Michael F. Scheier
Literature: Brinthaupt, T. M. Self-talk: Conceptualization, measurement, and implications. Journal of Personality Assessment. 2019.; Brinthaupt, T. M., Hein, M. B., & Kramer, T. E. The Self-Talk Scale: Development, factor analysis, and validation. Journal of Personality Assessment. 2009.
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