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Emotion Regulation Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Can you regulate your emotions?

The ability to regulate emotions means positive relationships, better health outcomes, both mental and physical, and generally a higher level of life satisfaction and well-being. See where you fall on this emotion regulation scale.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how often the statement applies to you.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. I work to maintain an even mood.
Disagree
Agree
2. I learn from negative feedback.
Disagree
Agree
3. I have a hard time managing my resentments.
Disagree
Agree
4. I can handle uncertainty.
Disagree
Agree
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5. I can change how I think about difficult situations.
Disagree
Agree
6. If I find myself worrying, I can address the worry.
Disagree
Agree
7. When I feel my temper rise, I reappraise the emotion to let it pass.
Disagree
Agree
8. When I am upset, I say things I later regret.
Disagree
Agree
9. I look at different perspectives when faced with a difficult circumstance.
Disagree
Agree
10. I remain calm even when faced with an upsetting piece of news.
Disagree
Agree
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11. I rarely ruminate about problems.
Disagree
Agree
12. I problem-solve solutions to challenges.
Disagree
Agree
13. My emotions rarely get the better of me.
Disagree
Agree
14. I accept all my difficult emotions.
Disagree
Agree
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15. My mind churns with ill feelings that keep me up at night.
Disagree
Agree
16. I focus on the positives when challenges arise.
Disagree
Agree
17. I rarely blow my top over upsetting circumstances.
Disagree
Agree
18. All my emotions are valid.
Disagree
Agree
19. I stay in the present moment as much as possible.
Disagree
Agree
20. I may suppress an emotion if it helps in the moment, but I won’t ignore it long-term.
Disagree
Agree
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Who Is This Test For?

This test is for anyone who wants to examine their emotion regulation skills. It’s designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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How to Get Help

If you feel you need help with your intense emotions, seeking the help of a therapist can be beneficial. Find a professional near you in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

N. Garnefski, et al. Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ).

K.L. Gratz, L. Roemer. Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS). 

J.J. Gross, O.P. John. Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ).