Revised Social Anhedonia Scale (RSAS) Test

Understand how much someone enjoys social connection and spot social pleasure loss in about 8 minutes. Fast, reliable results support case planning and help track progress over time.

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19/40

Social Anhedonia Scale (SAS)

Assesses the degree to which a person experiences reduced pleasure and interest in social interactions and activities.

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0 – 12: Low | 13 – 40: Elevated

A score of 19 falls in the Elevated range, suggesting a noticeable reduction in enjoyment from social interaction compared with lower scores.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Clients feeling socially numb

44%OF USERS

People who notice they rarely enjoy meeting others and feel emotionally flat in conversations or group settings.

Therapy and psychiatry clients

33%OF USERS

People in treatment for depression, schizophrenia-spectrum symptoms, or related concerns where reduced social pleasure may affect functioning.

Researchers and students

23%OF USERS

Psychology and mental health researchers or trainees using a standard measure to study social motivation and track changes over time.

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Social Anhedonia Scale (SAS)

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11.5

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5.1 — 17.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures reduced pleasure and interest in social interaction and social activities. It focuses on enjoyment, engagement, and preference for social contact.

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

Completion typically takes about 8 minutes. It contains 40 statements.

How should responses be chosen?

Select the response that best matches typical feelings and behavior, not a single unusual situation. Answer all items and avoid overthinking individual statements.

How are results used in practice?

Results support screening for social pleasure deficits and tracking change over time. They may inform clinical formulation and treatment planning when combined with other information.

Does a high score confirm a mental disorder?

No; it indicates a higher level of social anhedonia on this measure. Diagnostic conclusions require a comprehensive clinical evaluation.

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Revised Social Anhedonia Scale (RSAS) Test - Symptoms and Signs

anhedonia

This self-report measure is used to assess reduced interest or pleasure in social interaction and social activities. The Revised Social Anhedonia Scale (RSAS) provides a structured way to quantify social anhedonia-related experiences in clinical and research contexts.

It consists of 40 items and typically takes about 8 minutes to complete. Developed by J. P. Chapman and L. J. Chapman, the Revised Social Anhedonia Scale (RSAS) can support case formulation and symptom monitoring when interpreted alongside clinical interview findings and other assessment data.

Author: J. P. Chapman, L. J. Chapman

Literature: Kring, A. M., & Elis, O. Anhedonia in schizophrenia: A review of assessment strategies. Schizophrenia Bulletin. 2013.; Mishlove, M., & Chapman, L. J. Social anhedonia in the prediction of psychosis proneness. Journal of Abnormal Psychology. 1985.

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