Smoking Behavior Type Questionnaire Test

Understand what drives your smoking in about 4 minutes. Get clear insight into triggers and motives to better target support and build a plan that fits you.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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9/15
Reflex (Habit) (R)
Measures how automatic and ritualized smoking is, indicating the extent to which cigarettes are used out of habit rather than conscious need.
Low habit-driven
Moderate habit-driven
High habit-driven
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A score of 9 suggests smoking is moderately habitual, often tied to routine cues and occurring with limited deliberate intention.
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7/15
Craving (Dependence) (C)
Measures the intensity of nicotine craving and the degree to which smoking is driven by dependence-related urges.
Low craving
Moderate craving
High craving
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A score of 7 falls in the Low craving range, suggesting dependence-related urges are present but generally not strong or persistent.
example score
9/15
Support (Tension Reduction) (SR)
Measures the extent to which smoking is used to seek emotional support and reduce stress or internal tension.
Low
Moderate
High
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A score of 9 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting smoking is sometimes used for stress relief or emotional coping but is not the dominant motive.
example score
11/15
Relaxation (R)
Measures how strongly smoking is used to relax and relieve stress or tension.
Low
Moderate
High
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A score of 11 falls in the High range, suggesting smoking is frequently used as a way to manage stress or unwind.
example score
10/15
Playing With the Cigarette (PWtC)
Measures how strongly a person uses a cigarette as a prop for handling, fidgeting, or social “game” behaviors beyond nicotine need.
Low
Moderate
High
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A score of 10 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable tendency to use a cigarette for hand-to-mouth or “prop” behavior at times, even when nicotine need may be secondary.
example score
8/15
Stimulation (S)
Measures how much smoking is used to boost alertness, energy, or performance through stimulation.
Low
Moderate
High
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A score of 8 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting smoking is sometimes used to perk up or stay focused.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Smokers ready to quit
41%OF USERS
People who want to stop smoking use the test to understand their strongest triggers and choose strategies that match their motivation.
Curious self-assessors
34%OF USERS
Smokers and occasional smokers take it to see whether they smoke for stress relief, habit, social reasons, or cravings.
Counseling and clinic clients
25%OF USERS
People in therapy, counseling, or health programs complete it to help a specialist quickly tailor support and prevention plans.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Reflex (habit) (R()
Average
6.2
Normal range
4.48
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Craving (Addiction) (C()
Average
11.3
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9.613.1
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Support (stress relief) (S(r)
Average
10.4
Normal range
8.212.6
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3
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15
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Relaxation (R)
Average
11.5
Normal range
9.713.3
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3
max.
15
Majority
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"The "Game" with a Cigarette" (""waC)
Average
6.8
Normal range
4.88.9
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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Stimulation (S)
Average
11.4
Normal range
9.513.2
min.
3
max.
15
Majority
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?
It identifies common motivations for smoking, such as stress relief, social influence, habit, stimulation, or craving. Results indicate which motives are most prominent.
Who can take this questionnaire?
It is intended for people who currently smoke cigarettes or other tobacco products. It is not designed for people who do not smoke.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. The questionnaire includes 18 items.
How should items be answered?
Answer each item based on usual smoking patterns rather than an unusual day. Select the response that best fits typical thoughts and situations.
How should results be used?
Results can guide counseling by showing which triggers and motives to address first. They do not provide a diagnosis or replace clinical evaluation.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Smoking Behavior Type Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

This questionnaire is used to characterize patterns and motives associated with cigarette smoking. The Smoking Behavior Type Questionnaire is intended to help identify common motivational drivers (e.g., habit, affect regulation, social/contextual cues) that may inform clinical formulation and intervention planning.

Developed by Horn, D., the measure consists of 18 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Responses are organized to highlight relative prominence of different smoking-related motives, supporting structured discussion in counseling, treatment planning, and research contexts. In applied settings, the Smoking Behavior Type Questionnaire may be used to guide goal setting, target high-risk situations, and monitor changes in smoking motivation over time.

Author: Horn, D.
Literature: Horn, D. Smoker’s self-testing kit. U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service. 1969.
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