Self rated apathy test

Apathy Evaluation Scale (Self-rated)
Name: ___________________________________________ Date: ___/___/___

For each statement, circle the answer that best describes the subject’s thoughts,feelings, and activity in the past 4 weeks. 1. I am interested in things. NOT AT ALL 2. SLIGHTLY SOMEWHAT A LOT

I get things done during the day. NOT AT ALL SLIGHTLY SOMEWHAT A LOT

3.

Getting thingsstarted on my own is important to me. NOT AT ALL SLIGHTLY SOMEWHAT A LOT

4.

I am interested in having new experiences. NOT AT ALL SLIGHTLY SOMEWHAT A LOT

5.

I am interested in learning newthings NOT AT ALL SLIGHTLY SOMEWHAT A LOT

6.

I put little effort into anything. NOT AT ALL SLIGHTLY SOMEWHAT A LOT

7.

I approach life with intensity. NOT AT ALL SLIGHTLY SOMEWHAT A LOTSeeing a job through to the end is important to me. NOT AT ALL SLIGHTLY SOMEWHAT A LOT

8.

9.

I spend time doing things that interest me. NOT AT ALL SLIGHTLY SOMEWHAT A LOT

10.

Someone hasto tell me what to do each day. NOT AT ALL SLIGHTLY SOMEWHAT A LOT

11.

I am less concerned about my problems than I should be. NOT AT ALL SLIGHTLY SOMEWHAT A LOT

12.

I have friends. NOTAT ALL SLIGHTLY SOMEWHAT A LOT

13.

Getting together with friends is important to me. NOT AT ALL SLIGHTLY SOMEWHAT A LOT

14.

When something good happens, I get excited. NOT AT ALL SLIGHTLYSOMEWHAT A LOT

15.

I have an accurate understanding of my problems. NOT AT ALL SLIGHTLY SOMEWHAT A LOT

16.

Getting things done during the day is important to me. NOT AT ALL SLIGHTLYSOMEWHAT A LOT

17.

I have initiative. NOT AT ALL I have motivation. NOT AT ALL SLIGHTLY SOMEWHAT A LOT

18.

SLIGHTLY

SOMEWHAT A LOT

The Apathy Evaluation Scale was developed by Robert S.Marin, M.D. Development and validation studies are described in RS Marin, RC Biedrzycki, S Firinciogullari: “Reliability and Validity of the Apathy Evaluation Scale,” Psychiatry Research, 38:143-162,...