Somatosensory Amplification Scale (SSAS) 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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Somatosensory Amplification Scale (SSAS) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This brief self-report measure assesses the tendency to perceive normal bodily sensations as intense, distressing, or disruptive. The Somatosensory Amplification Scale (SSAS) is commonly used to characterize individual differences in attention to and interpretation of somatic cues.
Developed by Arthur J. Barsky and Gordon J. G. Wyshak, it consists of 10 items and typically requires about 2 minutes to complete. Responses can help inform clinical formulation when somatic preoccupation or health-related anxiety is a concern, and may support treatment planning and differential considerations.
Scores from the Somatosensory Amplification Scale (SSAS) are interpreted as indicating the degree of amplified perception of bodily sensations; they are not, by themselves, diagnostic and should be considered alongside clinical interview findings and other relevant measures.