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Personal Trust/Distrust in the World, Self, and Others Scale Test

See how you place trust in yourself, the world, and other people in just 3 minutes. Get a quick 15 item snapshot that spots trust gaps to guide counseling, coaching, or team support.
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October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured
example score
9/15
Factor 5 (F5)
Measures the degree to which a person perceives the world and other people as dangerous and responds with distrust and risk avoidance.
Low distrust
Moderate distrust
High distrust
3 – 7: Low distrust | 8 – 11: Moderate distrust | 12 – 15: High distrust
A score of 9 falls in the Moderate distrust range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme tendency to view the world and other people as potentially risky or unsafe.
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4/15
Factor 4 (F4)
Factor 4 measures confidence in one's ability to evaluate situations and make accurate predictions.
Low confidence
Moderate confidence
High confidence
0 – 5: Low confidence | 6 – 10: Moderate confidence | 11 – 15: High confidence
A score of 4 suggests relatively low confidence in your judgments and foresight, with a tendency to feel uncertain about evaluations and predictions.
example score
8/15
Factor 3 (F3)
Factor 3 measures trust in others’ willingness and ability to cooperate and provide mutual support.
Low cooperation trust
Moderate cooperation trust
High cooperation trust
0 – 5: Low cooperation trust | 6 – 10: Moderate cooperation trust | 11 – 15: High cooperation trust
A score of 8 suggests a moderate tendency to view others as generally capable of cooperation and mutual support, with some selectiveness or caution depending on context.
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7/15
Factor 2 (F2)
Measures the degree to which a person tends to distrust the world and other people as irresponsible or unjust.
Low distrust
Moderate distrust
High distrust
0 – 5: Low distrust | 6 – 10: Moderate distrust | 11 – 15: High distrust
A score of 7 falls in the Moderate distrust range, suggesting some caution and skepticism in social interactions without a consistently suspicious stance.
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12/15
Factor 1 (F1)
Measures self-confidence in one’s ability to build and maintain relationships with the world and other people.
Low confidence
Moderate confidence
High confidence
0 – 5: Low confidence | 6 – 10: Moderate confidence | 11 – 15: High confidence
A score of 12 suggests strong self-assurance and well-developed social skills for engaging with others and the surrounding world.
example score
17/30
Trust in the World and Others (TitWaO)
Measures overall trust in the surrounding world and in other people as part of that world.
Low trust
Moderate trust
High trust
6 – 13: Low trust | 14 – 22: Moderate trust | 23 – 30: High trust
A score of 17 indicates a moderate level of trust, suggesting a generally balanced view that includes both openness to people/the world and some caution.
example score
12/15
Trust in Others (TiO)
Measures the tendency to trust other people and expect honesty and support from them.
Wary
Selective trust
Trusting
3 – 7: Wary | 8 – 11: Selective trust | 12 – 15: Trusting
A score of 12 suggests a generally trusting stance toward others, with an expectation of goodwill and reliability in relationships.
example score
18/30
Self-Trust (S)
Measures confidence in one’s own abilities and reliability when dealing with the world and other people.
Low self-trust
Moderate self-trust
High self-trust
6 – 13: Low self-trust | 14 – 22: Moderate self-trust | 23 – 30: High self-trust
A score of 18 indicates moderate self-trust, suggesting generally adequate confidence with some situational doubts about personal capabilities.
example score
26/75
Overall Trust/Distrust Score (OTS)
Measures the person’s overall tendency to trust versus distrust themselves, other people, and the world.
Low trust
Moderate trust
High trust
15 – 34: Low trust | 35 – 54: Moderate trust | 55 – 75: High trust
A score of 26 falls in the Low trust range, suggesting a generally cautious or distrustful stance across self, others, and the broader world.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Self-doubt and anxiety
41%OF USERS
People feeling insecure or anxious take it to see whether their main trust gap is in themselves, other people, or the world in general.
Relationship trust issues
34%OF USERS
Those dealing with jealousy, betrayal, or difficulty opening up use it to understand how their trust in specific people differs from overall trust in others and the world.
Coaches and counselors
25%OF USERS
Practitioners use it as a quick check to pinpoint where trust breaks down so they can choose more targeted support strategies.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Factor 5 (F5)
Average
7.4
Normal range
5.2 — 9.5
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15
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Factor 4 (F4)
Average
6.2
Normal range
4.1 — 8.4
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15
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Factor 3 (F3)
Average
7.2
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4.4 — 9.9
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15
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Factor 2 (F2)
Average
9.5
Normal range
6.9 — 12
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15
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Factor 1 (F1)
Average
7.9
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6 — 9.7
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Trust in the world and others (Titwao)
Average
14.9
Normal range
10.9 — 19
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6
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30
majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Trusting Others (TO)
Average
6.2
Normal range
4 — 8.3
min.
3
max.
15
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Trusting Yourself (TY)
Average
14.8
Normal range
11 — 18.6
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6
max.
30
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Overall trust/distrust score (Ots)
Average
44
Normal range
35.6 — 52.4
min.
15
max.
75
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this test measure?
It measures perceived trust and distrust across three areas: the surrounding world, the self, and other people. It also examines how closely these areas are linked in a person’s trust pattern.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Estimated completion time is about 3 minutes. The test includes 15 items.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best matches typical feelings and attitudes rather than a single recent event. Use first impressions and avoid overthinking each item.
How are results interpreted?
Scores indicate relative levels of trust and distrust in each area and highlight possible gaps between them. Higher or lower scores are descriptive and do not indicate a diagnosis.
What are appropriate uses and limitations of the results?
Results can support counseling, coaching, team communication, and research by identifying likely trust “bottlenecks.” They should be considered alongside interview data and other measures when making decisions.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Trust/Distrust of the individual toward the world, oneself, and others Test

Personal Trust/Distrust in the World, Self, and Others Scale Test

social trustsocial attitudes

This brief self-report measure assesses perceived trust and distrust directed toward the world, the self, and other people. The Personal Trust/Distrust in the World, Self, and Others Scale is intended to provide a concise profile of how an individual distributes trust across these domains.

It consists of 15 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Responses may be used to inform clinical case formulation by identifying relative strengths and vulnerabilities in self-reliance, general expectations about the world, and interpersonal trust.

The Personal Trust/Distrust in the World, Self, and Others Scale is attributed to Julian B. Rotter and is generally interpreted at the domain level, with attention to similarities or discrepancies across the three areas. Results should be considered in the context of the referral question and other assessment data.

Author: Julian B. Rotter
Literature: Rotter, J. B. A new scale for the measurement of interpersonal trust. Journal of Personality. 1967.
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