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Research Instrument
Cognitive & Attention // GDMS Open Access

General Decision-Making Style Scale

25-item scale measuring five habitual decision-making styles: Rational, Intuitive, Dependent, Avoidant, and Spontaneous.

Estimated Time
~10 mins
Instrument Scale
25 Items
Administration
Self-Administered
Scoring Engine
Automated Real-Time

Scale Overview & Construct

25-item scale measuring five habitual decision-making styles: Rational, Intuitive, Dependent, Avoidant, and Spontaneous.

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

Purpose & Measurement Objectives

25-item scale measuring five habitual decision-making styles: Rational, Intuitive, Dependent, Avoidant, and Spontaneous. Based on your answers to its 25 items, you'll get a breakdown across its 5 component areas as well as an overall picture, showing where the pattern is strongest for you. Your result gives you a clearer picture of this particular thinking style or tendency, and how consistently it shows up for you.

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
10 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: Scott, S. G., & Bruce, R. A. (1995). Educational and Psychological Measurement, 55(5), 818–831.

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.

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Scott, S. G., & Bruce, R. A. (1995). Educational and Psychological Measurement, 55(5), 818–831.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the General Decision-Making Style Scale?

25-item scale measuring five habitual decision-making styles: Rational, Intuitive, Dependent, Avoidant, and Spontaneous.

How long does the General Decision-Making Style Scale take?

It takes about 10 minutes to answer all 25 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.

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Identifier GDMS
Category Cognitive & Attention
Scale Standard 25 Items
License Status CC BY 4.0 Open Scale
PsiQ Psychometric ID #88
General Decision-Making Style Scale
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