Adolescent Voluntary Regulation Scale (EATQ-R) Test

Understand a teen’s self-control and attention in about 3 minutes. A quick 16-item check-in that supports targeted coaching to curb impulsivity and improve focus.
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October 2, 2025
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3/5
Inhibitory Control / Attention (IC/A)
Measures how well an adolescent can inhibit impulsive reactions and sustain attention on tasks.
Low
Typical
High
12.9Low34Typical4.15High
A score of 3 suggests a typical level of braking control and attention, with generally adequate ability to pause impulses and stay focused, though consistency may vary by situation.
example score
3/5
Activation Control (AC)
This scale measures how well an adolescent can regulate their actions, stay goal-directed, and manage impulses.
Lower regulation
Typical regulation
Stronger regulation
12.3Lower regulation2.43.9Typical regulation45Stronger regulation
A score of 3 indicates typical activity regulation, suggesting generally adequate goal-directed behavior with some variability in impulse control across situations.
example score
3/5
Effortful Control (EC)
Measures the adolescent’s effortful control, including the ability to focus attention, inhibit impulses, and act in a planned, goal-directed way.
Lower regulation
Typical regulation
Strong regulation
12.8Lower regulation2.93.9Typical regulation45Strong regulation
A score of 3 indicates a typical level of voluntary regulation, suggesting generally adequate impulse control and attention management with occasional lapses under stress or distraction.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Teens improving focus
41%OF USERS
Adolescents who want to understand how well they can manage attention, impulses, and follow-through in daily life and school.
Parents seeking clarity
35%OF USERS
Parents who want an outside-in view of their teen’s self-control to compare with the teen’s own perspective and spot support needs.
School and clinic professionals
24%OF USERS
Psychologists, counselors, and educators who need a quick measure of effortful control to guide planning and targeted interventions.
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Braking Control / Attention (BC/A)
Average
2.8
Normal range
2.33.3
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Regulation of Activity (RoA)
Average
3.4
Normal range
2.94
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1
max.
5
Majority
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Voluntary Regulation (VR)
Average
3.2
Normal range
2.43.9
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1
max.
5
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures effortful control, including the ability to focus attention, inhibit impulsive responses, and shift attention when needed.
Who should complete the forms?
There is a self-report form for adolescents and an informant form for parents or primary caregivers. Using both forms provides complementary perspectives.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion time is approximately 3 minutes. The questionnaire includes 16 items.
How should items be answered?
Each item should be answered based on typical behavior over recent months, not unusual days. Responses should reflect the option that best matches usual patterns.
How are results used in practice?
Results support clinical formulation and help identify targets for intervention such as attention regulation, impulsivity reduction, and goal-directed behavior. Scores are interpreted alongside other information, not as a stand-alone diagnosis.
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Voluntary Regulation Scale in Adolescents, EATQ-R Test

Adolescent Voluntary Regulation Scale (EATQ-R) Test - Symptoms and Signs

This brief measure assesses adolescents’ voluntary regulation, including self-control and attentional control across everyday contexts. The Adolescent Voluntary Regulation Scale (EATQ-R) is designed for use in clinical, school, and research settings to inform understanding of regulation-related strengths and difficulties.

It consists of 16 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Self-report and parent-report versions may be used to integrate perspectives across informants. The Adolescent Voluntary Regulation Scale (EATQ-R) (Samuel A. Putnam) can support case formulation and treatment planning by helping clinicians identify areas for targeted intervention and monitoring over time.

Author: john-e-bates, mary-k-rothbart, Samuel A. Putnam
Literature: Ellis, L. K., & Rothbart, M. K. Revision of the early adolescent temperament questionnaire. In Poster presented at the 2001 Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development. Society for Research in Child Development. 2001.
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