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Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (TMAS)

Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (TMAS) Test

Understand how prone someone is to anxiety in about 10 minutes. This 50 item scale is quick, reliable, and easy to use for screening or tracking change over time.

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4/10

Anxiety (Ages 16–19) (A(1)

Assesses the intensity of manifest (self-reported) anxiety reactions in adolescents aged 16–19.

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Moderate

High

0 – 3: Low | 4 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 10: High

A score of 4 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not high level of anxious reactions for this age group.

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44/50

Manifest Anxiety (MA)

Measures the intensity of manifest anxiety as a relatively stable personality trait across situations.

Low–Moderate

Elevated

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0 – 25: Low–Moderate | 26 – 41: Elevated | 42 – 50: High

A score of 44 falls in the High range, suggesting a pronounced tendency toward anxious reactions across everyday situations.

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People feeling chronically anxious

41%OF USERS

They want a quick, clear snapshot of how strong their everyday anxious reactions are and whether it’s getting better or worse.

Students under heavy pressure

34%OF USERS

High school and college students take it to understand exam stress, performance worries, and overall tension levels.

Clients in counseling or clinics

25%OF USERS

Psychologists use it for fast screening and progress checks during assessment or ongoing support.

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Taylor Anxiety Scale (ages 16-19) (TAS(1)

Average

6.4

Normal range

5 — 7.9

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Taylor Manifestations of Anxiety Scale (TMoAS)

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6.5 — 21.5

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the intensity of common anxiety-related reactions and worries. Results reflect how strongly anxiety tends to appear in typical situations.

How is the questionnaire completed?

Each statement is answered in a yes/no format based on how it generally applies. Responses should reflect typical feelings and reactions rather than a single day.

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

It typically takes about 10 minutes to complete. It contains 50 statements.

Is it appropriate for adolescents and students?

Yes, versions have been standardized for older adolescents and have also been adapted for high school and college populations. Selection of the version should match the assessed group.

How are the results interpreted and what are validity checks?

Scores are compared with relevant norms to estimate low, moderate, or high levels of anxiety. Some versions include validity items to flag inconsistent or overly favorable responding.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (TMAS) Test

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This self-report measure is designed to assess the severity of manifest anxiety symptoms and the individual’s general tendency toward anxious responding. The Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (TMAS) is commonly used as a brief screening tool in clinical and research settings to quantify anxiety-related distress.

Developed by Janet A. Taylor, it consists of 50 items and typically requires about 10 minutes to complete. Responses are summed to yield an index of manifest anxiety, which can be used to support assessment, establish a baseline, or monitor change over time when interpreted alongside other clinical information.

The Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (TMAS) is not a stand-alone diagnostic instrument; results should be interpreted in the context of the referral question, response style considerations, and relevant history, with follow-up evaluation as indicated.

Author: Janet A. Taylor

Literature: Spielberger, C. D. Anxiety: Current trends in theory and research. Academic Press. 1972.; Beck, A. T., Epstein, N., Brown, G., & Steer, R. A. An inventory for measuring clinical anxiety: Psychometric properties. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 1988.; Cattell, R. B., & Scheier, I. H. The meaning and measurement of neuroticism and anxiety. Ronald Press. 1961.; Taylor, J. A. A personality scale of manifest anxiety. The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology. 1953.

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