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Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ)
A 16-item measure of how much you worry.
Sobre este test
The Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) measures how much you worry, and how hard that worry is to control. Heavy, hard-to-stop worry is the main sign of generalized anxiety. Some items are positive and are flipped when scoring.
Qué significa tu puntuación
| Puntuación | Interpretación |
|---|---|
| 16–39 | Low worry |
| 40–59 | Moderate worry |
| 60–80 | High worry |
About this questionnaire
The PSWQ is a freely available screening questionnaire. We present it exactly as published and add a plain-language explanation of your result.
It is for education and self-reflection, not a diagnosis — a score is a snapshot, not a label. If your result worries you, talk to a qualified professional. See how we choose and check our tests and our editorial standards.
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Preguntas frecuentes
What does the PSWQ measure?
The tendency to worry excessively and uncontrollably — the main feature of generalized anxiety.
What score is high?
Scores range from 16 to 80; roughly 60 or more suggests a high, possibly excessive level of worry.
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