Threat Sensitivity Questionnaire Test

Understand how teens and students perceive and react to stress and danger in just 3 minutes. This 12-item tool supports quick screening at scale and helps guide targeted support.

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October 2, 2025

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4/10

Threat Sensitivity (TS)

Measures how readily a person notices, anticipates, and reacts to potential threats or danger cues in everyday situations.

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0 – 4: Low | 5 – 6: Moderate | 7 – 10: High

A score of 4 suggests relatively low threat sensitivity, with generally calm appraisal of possible risks and less frequent vigilance in stressful situations.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

School counselors and psychologists

41%OF USERS

They use it to quickly identify which students are more reactive to social, physical, or emotional threats and plan appropriate support.

College student support staff

34%OF USERS

They administer it to understand how students handle high-pressure situations and reduce risk during stressful academic periods.

Parents and guardians

25%OF USERS

They take it on behalf of or with a teen to better understand their stress and danger responses and decide when extra help is needed.

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Threat Sensitivity Scale (TSS)

Average

5.3

Normal range

3.6 — 7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures sensitivity to perceived threat in common situations. It covers social conflict, physical risk, and psychological discomfort.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for high school and college students. It is suitable when stress and external pressures may affect functioning.

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

Estimated completion time is about 3 minutes. The questionnaire includes 12 items.

How should items be answered?

Read each item and select the response that best matches typical reactions. Answer all items based on first impressions.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores reflect relative sensitivity to potential threats and related stress reactions. Results should be reviewed alongside other information and not used as a stand-alone diagnosis.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Threat Sensitivity Questionnaire Test

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This brief self-report measure is used to assess individual differences in reactivity to perceived threat and stress. The Threat Sensitivity Questionnaire provides a quick index of how a respondent appraises potentially dangerous or aversive situations, which may inform clinical formulation and risk-focused discussions.

The instrument includes 12 items and typically requires about 3 minutes to complete. Items sample perceived sensitivity across a range of threat contexts (e.g., interpersonal conflict, physical safety, or psychological discomfort). Developed by Jeffrey A. Gray, the Threat Sensitivity Questionnaire is commonly used as a screening tool with adolescents and young adults, with results interpreted in conjunction with clinical interview and other assessment data.

Author: Jeffrey A. Gray

Literature: Anderson, C. A., & Bushman, B. J. Human aggression. Annual Review of Psychology. 2002.

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