Cyclothymic Tendency Scale Test

Understand emotional ups and downs, anxiety, and unstable states in just 3 minutes. A fast 12 item snapshot that supports screening, planning care, and tracking change over time.

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6/12

Cyclothymic Tendency (CT)

Measures how prone a person is to internally driven mood swings between periods of increased and decreased activity.

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0 – 4: Low | 5 – 9: Moderate | 10 – 12: High

A score of 6 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable but generally manageable fluctuations in mood and energy that may occasionally affect consistency in daily functioning.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

People with mood swings

41%OF USERS

They notice recurring highs and lows, irritability, or sudden drops in energy and want a quick snapshot of their emotional pattern.

Anxious or emotionally stuck

34%OF USERS

They often feel unexplained anxiety or keep replaying unresolved feelings and want clarity on what drives the instability.

Clients in therapy tracking

25%OF USERS

They are already working with a specialist and use a short repeatable check to monitor changes in emotional stability over time.

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Tendency toward cyclothymia (Ttc)

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3.2

Normal range

1.3 — 5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this test measure?

It screens for patterns of mood shifts, emotional reactivity, and brief disorganized or unsettled states. It also covers anxiety without a clear trigger and persistent low mood.

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

It takes about 3 minutes to complete. It includes 12 short questions.

How should responses be given?

Answer quickly and honestly based on typical experience. Avoid overthinking or choosing what seems preferable.

How are results used?

Results provide a brief profile of emotional fluctuation and stability. They can guide follow-up assessment and help track change over time when repeated.

Does a high score confirm a diagnosis?

No; it is a screening measure and does not establish a clinical diagnosis. Interpretation should be combined with clinical interview and other relevant information.

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Cyclothymic Tendency Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This brief self-report measure is used to screen for patterns of mood variability and affective lability associated with cyclothymic features. The Cyclothymic Tendency Scale is intended to provide a rapid snapshot of emotional fluctuations that may warrant further clinical assessment. It contains 12 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete.

Items query common experiences related to shifts in mood, emotional reactivity, and periods of lowered or elevated activation. Results are best interpreted as an initial indicator rather than a standalone diagnostic determination, and should be considered alongside clinical interview, history, and other assessment data. The Cyclothymic Tendency Scale is attributed to Theodore Millon.

Author: Theodore Millon

Literature: Akiskal, H. S. The bipolar spectrum: new concepts in classification and diagnosis. In A. Tasman, J. Kay, & J. A. Lieberman (Eds.), Psychiatry. John Wiley & Sons. 2003.; Angst, J., & Cassano, G. The mood spectrum: improving the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Bipolar Disorders. 2005.

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