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State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)

State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Test

Understand your current anxiety and your long-term anxiety tendency in about 25 minutes. Get a clear 40-item snapshot to track change and guide next steps.

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June 11, 2025

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example score

47/80

Trait Anxiety (TA)

Assesses a person’s typical tendency to experience anxiety as a stable personality trait.

Low

Moderate

High

20 – 39: Low | 40 – 59: Moderate | 60 – 80: High

A score of 47 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a moderately elevated tendency to experience anxiety across situations.

example score

48/80

State Anxiety (SA)

Measures the intensity of anxiety experienced in the current situation or moment.

Low

Moderate

High

20 – 39: Low | 40 – 59: Moderate | 60 – 80: High

A score of 48 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme level of situational anxiety at the time of assessment.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Stressed students and examinees

41%OF USERS

People facing exams or heavy workloads who want to understand their current anxiety level and their general tendency to worry.

People in high-pressure jobs

34%OF USERS

Professionals under constant deadlines or responsibility who want to track situational stress and longer-term anxiety patterns.

Therapy and self-growth seekers

25%OF USERS

Individuals exploring their mental health who want a structured snapshot of both momentary anxiety and trait anxiety over time.

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Trait Anxiety (Anxiety as a Personality Trait) (TA(aaPT)

Average

52.4

Normal range

42.7 — 62.1

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Reactive Anxiety (Anxiety as a State) (RA(aaS)

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Normal range

43.4 — 58.7

min.

max.

Majority

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this test measure?

It measures anxiety in two forms: current anxiety related to the present situation and general anxiety as a stable tendency.

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

The test includes 40 statements. Typical completion time is about 25 minutes.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches how the statement applies. Answer based on the intended time frame for that section.

What is the difference between the two sections?

One section asks about how a person feels right now. The other section asks about how a person generally feels.

How should scores be interpreted?

Higher scores indicate higher anxiety for the section being scored. Results should be interpreted in context and are not a standalone diagnosis.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure is designed to assess anxiety-related symptoms and experiences across two dimensions, including current situational anxiety and more stable, dispositional anxiety. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) includes 40 items and typically takes about 25 minutes to complete.

Items are presented as brief statements rated by the respondent, yielding separate scores for state and trait anxiety that can be used to support clinical screening, treatment planning, and outcome monitoring. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was developed by Charles D. Spielberger and is commonly administered in clinical, medical, and research settings as part of a broader psychological evaluation.

Author: Charles D. Spielberger

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