Decision Styles Questionnaire

Scale Overview & Construct

43-item scale mapping decision-making style across nine dimensions — avoidant, dependent, vigilant, brooding, intuitive, anxious, spontaneous, confident, and respected (sought out by others for advice).

43-Item Scale Likert Self-Report Dimensional Breakdown Server-Side Validated

Purpose & Measurement Objectives

43-item scale mapping decision-making style across nine dimensions — avoidant, dependent, vigilant, brooding, intuitive, anxious, spontaneous, confident, and respected (sought out by others for advice). Based on your answers to its 43 items, you'll get a breakdown across its 9 component areas as well as an overall picture, showing where the pattern is strongest for you. Taking it helps you notice patterns in how you think, decide, or pay attention that are easy to miss day to day.

Instrument Specifications

Target Population

Teachers, Educators & Faculty

Administration Format

Self-Administered

Intended Domain / Purpose

Research & Empirical Study

Recommended Age Bracket

Adults (18+ yrs)

Duration & Pacing

18 Minutes (Self-Paced)

Access License

Open Creative Commons

Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance

When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Nygren, T. E., & White, R. J. (2002). Assessing individual differences in decision-making styles: Analytical vs. intuitive. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. This is not a diagnostic tool.

Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use

Construct Boundaries & Interpretive Limitations

Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis.

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Nygren, T. E., & White, R. J. (2002). Assessing individual differences in decision-making styles: Analytical vs. intuitive. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. This is not a diagnostic tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Decision Styles Questionnaire?

43-item scale mapping decision-making style across nine dimensions — avoidant, dependent, vigilant, brooding, intuitive, anxious, spontaneous, confident, and respected (sought out by others for advice).

How long does the Decision Styles Questionnaire take?

It takes about 18 minutes to answer all 43 questions. You can go at your own pace.

Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?

Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.

Can this test diagnose a condition?

No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.