Tolerance Index Test

Understand how open and respectful you are toward diverse groups in about 5 minutes. Get a clear snapshot across ethnic, social, and personal tolerance to strengthen teamwork and communication.

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Questions: 225 minutes

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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example score

23/42

Tolerance as a Personality Trait (TaaPT)

Measures the degree to which tolerant attitudes and beliefs are expressed as a stable personal trait in everyday interactions.

Lower tolerance trait

Moderate tolerance trait

Higher tolerance trait

7 – 18: Lower tolerance trait | 19 – 30: Moderate tolerance trait | 31 – 42: Higher tolerance trait

A score of 23 falls in the Moderate tolerance trait range, suggesting a generally accepting stance with some situations where patience with differing views or behaviors may be more variable.

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26/48

Social Tolerance (ST)

Measures acceptance and bias toward different social groups and social norms (e.g., minorities, people with disabilities, and social processes).

Low

Moderate

High

8 – 21: Low | 22 – 34: Moderate | 35 – 48: High

A score of 26 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting generally accepting attitudes with some areas where discomfort or bias may still appear in certain situations or groups.

example score

24/42

Ethnic Tolerance (ET)

Measures how accepting and respectful a person is toward members of other ethnic groups and intercultural interaction.

Low

Moderate

High

7 – 18: Low | 19 – 30: Moderate | 31 – 42: High

A score of 24 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting generally respectful attitudes toward other ethnic groups with some situations where openness may vary.

example score

87/132

Tolerance Index (TI)

Measures overall tolerance in attitudes toward diverse ethnic and social groups and in general openness to differences in behavior and beliefs.

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Average

High

22 – 60: Low | 61 – 99: Average | 100 – 132: High

A score of 87 falls in the Average range, suggesting a mix of tolerant and intolerant tendencies that may vary by context.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

HR and team leaders

41%OF USERS

They use it to gauge how employees relate to different people and to prevent conflict in diverse teams.

Educators and students

34%OF USERS

They take it to understand classroom dynamics, attitudes toward difference, and where respect can be strengthened.

Counseling and self-growth seekers

25%OF USERS

They want a quick snapshot of personal patience and openness to different beliefs, behaviors, and social groups.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Tolerance as a Personality Trait (TaaPT)

Average

20.8

Normal range

14.3 — 27.3

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Social tolerance (St)

Average

27.6

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21.2 — 34

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Ethnic Tolerance (ET)

Average

16.7

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10.5 — 22.9

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Tolerance Index (TI)

Average

91.4

Normal range

73 — 109.9

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132

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Tolerance Index Test - Symptoms and Signs

ethnopsychology

tolerance

This self-report measure is designed to assess openness and respectful attitudes toward diverse groups. The Tolerance Index is typically used to obtain a brief profile of tolerance-related attitudes and dispositions.

The instrument consists of 22 items and takes about 5 minutes to complete. It is commonly described as covering multiple domains, including attitudes toward ethnic groups, broader social groups and norms, and tolerance as a general personality-related tendency. Authors are cited as G. W. Allport, T. F. Pettigrew, and S. H. Schwartz.

In applied settings, the Tolerance Index may be used to support screening and discussion of interpersonal attitudes and areas where bias, discomfort, or rigidity could affect interaction. Results are generally interpreted as an overview of relative strengths and potential areas for further assessment or intervention, rather than a stand-alone diagnostic indicator.

Author: G. W. Allport, S. H. Schwartz, T. F. Pettigrew

Literature: Berry, J. W., Poortinga, Y. H., Breugelmans, S. M., Chasiotis, A., & Sam, D. L. Cross-cultural psychology: Research and applications. Cambridge University Press. 2011.; Pettigrew, T. F., & Tropp, L. R. A meta-analytic test of intergroup contact theory. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 2006.