Impulsivity Assessment (BIS-11)BIS-11
~8 min · 30 questions · Free partial report
Thirty statements about how you think and act — whether you plan ahead or act on the spur of the moment, whether you finish what you start or get restless, whether you think carefully or blurt things out. The result breaks impulsivity into three components: attentional (focus and cognitive stability), motor (acting without thinking), and non-planning (living in the present without forethought). Everyone scores somewhere on all three.
Thirty items measuring impulsivity across three dimensions — attentional, motor, and non-planning.
- Measure impulsivity as a trait across three dimensions: attentional, motor, and non-planning impulsivity.
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What this test measures
Attentional Impulsiveness
Motor Impulsiveness
Non-planning Impulsiveness
Discover where you stand on each dimension.
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What you receive.
Radar chart with percentiles. Illustrative example.
Executive Summary
"You present a profile marked by high intellectual curiosity and above-average conscientiousness, with moderate extraversion and balanced emotional reactivity. This combination suggests someone who seeks novelty in a disciplined way."
Illustrative example.
Scale analysis
The Complete Report details the practical meaning of each score in 3 to 5 paragraphs, personalized by your combined profile. It is not a generic text by range; the analysis crosses all dimensions to generate specific observations about you.
Applied recommendations
Practical recommendations by area (career, relationships, studies, self-care), based on your combined profile. Certificate with verifiable QR, printable or savable as PDF.
Why trust this instrument.
The Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (Patton, Stanford & Barratt, 1995) measures impulsivity as a stable trait across three dimensions with 30 items on a 4-point frequency scale. Attentional impulsivity (8 items) captures focus and cognitive instability. Motor impulsivity (11 items) captures acting without thinking. Non-planning impulsivity (11 items) captures lack of forethought. Eleven items are reverse-scored. Alpha .79-.83 across psychiatric, college, and general samples. Items are published and widely used without restriction.
- Authors:
- Patton, Stanford & Barratt
- Year:
- 1995
Percentiles and T-scores shown are provisional, based on synthetic reference data until real norms accumulate.
- Patton, J. H., Stanford, M. S. & Barratt, E. S. (1995). Factor structure of the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 51(6), 768-774.
The theory behind this test.
Impulsivity (Barratt Model)
Impulsivity as a multidimensional personality trait with three components: attentional impulsiveness (inability to focus or concentrate), motor impulsiveness (acting without thinking), and non-planning impulsiveness (lack of future orientation and forethought).
Learn more about this theory →Target Audience
Anyone curious about their impulse control patterns — whether they think before acting, plan ahead, or tend to live in the moment.
Recommended ages: 16+
Questions the report answers.
How stable is my attention?
Attentional impulsivity is about focus — getting sidetracked, losing concentration, having racing thoughts. High scores mean your mind tends to wander.
Do I act without thinking?
Motor impulsivity is the classic 'act first, think later' — speaking before thinking, spending without planning, moving before deciding.
How much do I plan ahead?
Non-planning impulsivity is about time horizon — living in the present, not saving, not preparing. It is less about action and more about foresight.
Who benefits most.
Self-curious adult
Wants to understand whether their impulsive tendencies are attentional, motor, or planning-related.
ADHD self-screening
Using the BIS-11 alongside other tools to understand attention and impulse patterns.
Frequently asked questions
Is impulsivity bad?
Not inherently. Some impulsivity aids spontaneity and decisiveness. Problems arise when impulsivity leads to regretted actions. The three subscales help distinguish where yours shows up.
Why are some items scored in reverse?
Eleven items describe planful, careful behavior. If you agree with those, it reduces your impulsivity score. This prevents response bias where agreeing with everything inflates the result.
What is non-planning impulsivity?
It is the tendency to live in the present without thinking about the future — not saving, not preparing, not considering consequences. It is distinct from motor impulsivity (acting on impulse in the moment).
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This test is a self-knowledge tool for informational purposes. It does not constitute a psychological or clinical diagnosis and does not replace evaluation by a qualified professional. The report indicates the AI model used in text generation.
Items published in Patton, Stanford & Barratt (1995) and widely used in research without restriction.