Uncertainty Response Scale (URS) Test

Understand how teens react to uncertain, stressful situations in about 5 minutes. Get fast, actionable insights to tailor support and build coping and resilience.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

11/40

Readiness for Change (RfC)

Measures how flexibly a person can adapt and embrace change under uncertain conditions.

Low readiness

Moderate readiness

High readiness

8 – 23: Low readiness | 24 – 35: Moderate readiness | 36 – 40: High readiness

A score of 11 falls in the Low readiness range, suggesting a stronger preference for stability and a tendency to avoid change when situations feel uncertain.

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11/30

Cognitive Responses (CR)

Cognitive reactions measure how a teenager’s thinking and decision-making respond to uncertainty, including tendencies toward negative thoughts or cognitive flexibility.

Flexible

Mixed

Negative/decisive difficulty

6 – 16: Flexible | 17 – 27: Mixed | 28 – 30: Negative/decisive difficulty

A score of 11 falls in the Flexible range, suggesting relatively adaptive thinking and fewer negative or stuck thought patterns when facing uncertainty.

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17/55

Emotional Reactions (ER)

Measures the degree of emotional discomfort and anxiety a teenager experiences when facing uncertain situations.

Low

Moderate

High

11 – 19: Low | 20 – 39: Moderate | 40 – 55: High

A score of 17 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively low emotional distress in uncertain situations compared with higher scores.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Anxious, easily overwhelmed teens

41%OF USERS

Teens who feel stressed by unclear situations take it to understand whether they respond with anxiety, avoidance, or shutdown.

Counseling and school support clients

34%OF USERS

Students in counseling or meeting with a school psychologist use it to pinpoint their coping style and guide practical support strategies.

Curious, problem-solving teens

25%OF USERS

Teens who like to understand themselves take it to see if they handle uncertainty by seeking information, planning, and taking action.

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Readiness for Change (RfC)

Average

28.1

Normal range

23.5 — 32.6

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Cognitive reactions (Cr)

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17.2

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13.8 — 20.6

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Emotional Reactions (ER)

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35.6

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29.8 — 41.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures typical emotional reactions and coping behaviors in situations that feel uncertain and stressful. It focuses on patterns such as avoidance, worry, and active information seeking or problem-solving.

Who is the questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adolescents. It may be used in school, counseling, or research settings where a brief assessment of responses to uncertainty is needed.

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

It takes about 5 minutes to complete. It includes 25 items.

How should items be answered?

Each item should be answered based on how the person usually thinks, feels, or acts in uncertain situations. Responses should reflect typical behavior rather than an unusual recent event.

How are results used and what are the limits of interpretation?

Results are used to identify response patterns that can guide support planning and monitoring over time. The questionnaire does not provide a diagnosis and should be interpreted with other relevant information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Uncertainty Response Scale (URS) Test

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This brief self-report measure is designed to assess how individuals respond to ambiguous or unpredictable situations. The Uncertainty Response Scale (URS) focuses on typical coping strategies and emotional reactions that may arise when faced with uncertainty.

The instrument consists of 25 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. It may be used in clinical, school, or research settings to support case formulation and to monitor response patterns over time when uncertainty is a salient stressor. Authors: Gudela Grote and Nancy K. Napier.

Scores from the Uncertainty Response Scale (URS) are generally interpreted as indicators of response tendencies (e.g., avoidance versus information seeking) rather than as standalone diagnostic findings, and should be considered alongside clinical interview data and other relevant measures.

Author: Gudela Grote, michael-frese, Nancy K. Napier

Literature: Carleton, R. N. The intolerance of uncertainty construct in the context of anxiety disorders: Theoretical and practical perspectives. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics. 2016.; Greco, V., & Roger, D. Uncertainty, stress, and health. Personality and Individual Differences. 2003.; Casanova, M. L., Pacheco, L., Costa, P., Lawthom, R., & Coimbra, J. L. Factorial validity and measurement invariance of the uncertainty response scale. Psicologia: Reflexão e Crítica. 2019.

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