Impulsivity Quiz

The following is provided as a tool for initial assessment of your current situation. It is not meant to take the place of an individual consultation with a trained therapist.
Decide whether each statement is true as applied to you, or false. If a statement is True or Mostly True, as applied to you, circle T. If a statement is False or Mostly False, circle F.

  1. I like to keep moving T/ F
  2. I make friends easily T/ F
  3. I like lots of physical activity T/ F
  4. I feel a lot of tension T/ F
  5. I talk more than the average person T/ F
  6. I enjoy lots of environmental stimulation (excitement, activity) T/ F
  7. My home life is not always happy T/ F
  8. When things get quiet, I like to stir things up T/ F
  9. I am usually restless T/ F
  10. I don't think I'm as happy as other people T/ F
  11. I get angry often T/ F
  12. I like being the center of attention at social gatherings T/ F
  13. I feel very anxious if I cannot find a release for my anger T/ F
  14. It's hard for me to stick with various projects at work and home T/ F
  15. I will fight with someone, even if I know I am wrong T/ F
  16. I'm not known as a hard and steady worker T/ F
  17. I feel relief after I release my anger through some avenue T/ F
  18. Sometimes I act impulsively T/ F
  19. I find it difficult to relax and unwind T/ F
  20. I live with many regrets from past actions T/ F

Scoring: Individuals with a score of greater than twelve may struggle with impulsivity, compulsive or obsessive behaviors and may benefit from a variety of stress reduction techniques.

Used with permission of Paul Hirshfield, Hirshfield and Associates, 529 Pharr Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30305.