What this automatic thoughts questionnaire atq 821 measures
This automatic thoughts questionnaire atq 821 estimates self-reported automatic thought signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into personal failure, negative self view, hopelessness, negative expectancies. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your automatic thoughts index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed automatic thought signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Personal failure
How often thoughts say you failed or let others down.
Negative self view
How often harsh labels or worthlessness themes appear.
Hopelessness
How often you expect things will never improve.
Negative expectancies
How often you assume the worst will happen next.
How it works
Answer 22 frequency items
Rate each frequency statement from Never to Very often. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the automatic thoughts questionnaire atq 821
Complete 22 items to receive your automatic thoughts index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your automatic thoughts index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Automatic Thoughts | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed automatic thought signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Automatic Thoughts | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring automatic thought signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Automatic Thoughts | 66 to 100 | Frequent automatic thought signals signals; schedule professional evaluation, not self-diagnosis |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report automatic thoughts questionnaire atq 821 patterns on this screener
- A automatic thoughts index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Diagnose any mental health or medical condition from self-report alone
- Replace audiology testing, developmental evaluation, or therapy
- Predict crisis risk without a licensed clinician assessment
- Label you or your child permanently from one online screener
Automatic thoughts index and sibling screeners
This automatic thoughts questionnaire atq 821 screener uses original frequency items across four domains: personal failure, negative self view, hopelessness, negative expectancies. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the mental health & clinical hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Anxiety questionnaire | Worry domains rather than automatic thoughts |
| Auto and heteroaggression | Aggressive acts rather than negative cognitions |
Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire Atq 821 FAQ
What does this automatic thoughts questionnaire atq 821 measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a automatic thoughts index from 0 to 100. Not a diagnosis.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Does a high score mean I have depression?
No. It describes negative thought frequency on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate depression or anxiety after a full clinical assessment.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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