What this differential indifference questionnaire measures
This differential indifference questionnaire estimates self-reported indifference shrug reply numb wait goal flat bond cool habit signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original agree-disagree items group into shrug reply, numb wait, goal flat, bond cool. 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 indifference habit index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed indifference shrug reply numb wait goal flat bond cool habit signals on this screener.
Shrug reply
How often indifference shrug reply patterns fit you.
Numb wait
How often indifference numb wait patterns fit you.
Goal flat
How often indifference goal flat patterns fit you.
Bond cool
How often indifference bond cool patterns fit you.
How it works
Answer 22 agree-disagree items
Rate each agree-disagree statement from Strongly disagree to Strongly agree. 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 differential indifference questionnaire
Complete 22 items to receive your indifference habit index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your indifference habit 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 Indifference Habit | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed indifference shrug reply numb wait goal flat bond cool habit signals patterns on this self-reflection screener |
| Mixed Indifference Habit | 36 to 65 | Blend of moderate and strong indifference shrug reply numb wait goal flat bond cool habit signals signals across domains |
| Higher Indifference Habit | 66 to 100 | Frequent indifference shrug reply numb wait goal flat bond cool habit signals signals on this entertainment or self-reflection screener |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report differential indifference questionnaire patterns on this screener
- A indifference habit 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
- Certify fixed identity or compatibility verdicts
- Replace professional evaluation, therapy, or proctored exams
- Predict outcomes from a single online screener session
- Label you permanently from one score band
Indifference habit index and sibling screeners
This differential indifference questionnaire screener uses original agree-disagree items across four domains: shrug reply, numb wait, goal flat, bond cool. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the personality & psychology hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Apathy quiz | Apathy mood rather than DIFI shrug numb goal bond habit items |
| Emotional detachment quiz | Detachment broad rather than indifference shrug reply bond cool cues |
Differential Indifference Questionnaire FAQ
What does this differential indifference questionnaire measure?
22 agree-disagree items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a indifference habit index from 0 to 100. Self-reflection only.
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. James Whitfield, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Can this quiz label me permanently?
No. Scores describe current self-report habits on this screener, not fixed identity or compatibility verdicts.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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