Personality
Impression Management
How much you present a polished, socially ideal image of yourself.
About this test
Impression management is the tendency to present yourself in a socially desirable, rule-following light. Very high scores can mean answering how one "should" rather than candidly. This is a self-report measure of a general tendency, not a clinical diagnosis; higher and lower scores simply describe where you tend to sit.
What your score means
| Score | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| 20–46 | Lower range |
| 47–73 | Middle range |
| 74–100 | Higher range |
About this questionnaire
The Impression 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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Frequently asked questions
How is this scored?
Your 20 answers (each 1 to 5) are added up, with reverse-worded items flipped, for a total from 20 to 100. A higher score means more of the trait.
Is this a diagnosis?
No. It measures a normal psychological tendency, not a mental-health condition.
Can I use it for free?
Yes. The items come from the public-domain International Personality Item Pool, free to use for any purpose, including commercial, with the source credited.
Related screenings
Source: International Personality Item Pool (Goldberg, 1999) — public-domain proxy for Paulhus, 1991 (BIDR). Free to use, copy and adapt for any purpose, including commercial, without permission (ipip.ori.org).