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Is Your Child Suffering From Neurosis or at Risk of Developing It?

Is Your Child Suffering From Neurosis or at Risk of Developing It? Test

In 3 minutes, understand a child’s level of anxiety and other neurotic symptoms. Fast, simple, and useful for spotting early warning signs and deciding if further support is needed.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025
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18/30

Neurotic Symptomatology (NS)

Assesses the severity of neurotic manifestations in a child, such as anxiety, irritability, and tearfulness.

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0 – 4: Low | 5 – 14: Moderate | 15 – 30: High

A score of 18 falls in the High range, indicating a pronounced level of neurotic symptoms compared with lower scores on this scale.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Worried parents

46%OF USERS

Parents who notice anxiety, sleep issues, irritability, or tearfulness and want a quick check on whether the child may need extra support.

Teachers and educators

31%OF USERS

Educators who observe frequent fears, withdrawal, aggression, or sudden behavior changes at school and want to structure their observations before talking with caregivers.

Child psychology specialists

23%OF USERS

Psychologists, counselors, and pediatric specialists who use a short screening to estimate neurotic signs and decide whether deeper assessment is appropriate.

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

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Neurotic Symptom Scale (NSS)

Average

19.9

Normal range

15.3 — 24.5

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for the presence and degree of neurotic manifestations in young children, such as anxiety, irritability, tearfulness, and related behaviors.

Who should complete the questions?

A parent, teacher, or child-care professional who observes the child regularly should complete it based on typical behavior over recent weeks.

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

Completion usually takes about three minutes. The questionnaire includes 15 items.

How should responses be selected?

Each item should be answered carefully based on observed behavior rather than assumptions. If an item is unclear, select the response that best matches the most frequent pattern.

How should the results be used?

Results provide an initial indication of whether further observation or a professional evaluation may be warranted. They do not establish a diagnosis.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

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Is Your Child Suffering From Neurosis or at Risk of Developing It? Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This brief caregiver-report screening tool is designed to help identify behavioral and emotional features commonly associated with neurotic symptoms in children. Is Your Child Suffering From Neurosis or at Risk of Developing It? can be used to structure observations in home or school contexts and to support decisions about whether further clinical evaluation is warranted.

The measure includes 15 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Items query observable indicators such as anxiety-related behaviors, irritability, and tearfulness, yielding a general impression of symptom presence and potential concern. Is Your Child Suffering From Neurosis or at Risk of Developing It? is attributed to Hans J. Eysenck and is intended as an initial screen rather than a standalone diagnostic assessment.

Author: Hans J. Eysenck

Literature: Rutter, M. Child and adolescent psychiatry: Modern approaches. Blackwell Scientific Publications. 1994.

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