Decision-Making Style Test
General Decision-Making Style (GDMS)
How do you make decisions — rationally, intuitively, or by relying on others? Based on Scott & Bruce's (1995) General Decision-Making Style model, this test measures rational, intuitive, dependent, avoidant, and spontaneous styles. 20 items.
How do you make choices?
Everyone makes decisions differently. Some people carefully weigh every option, others go with their gut, and many fall somewhere in between. Understanding your decision-making style can help you make better choices — and feel more confident about them.
Common decision-making styles
- Rational — logical, analytical, weighing pros and cons
- Intuitive — gut feeling, instinct-based
- Dependent — seeking others' input and approval
- Avoidant — delaying or sidestepping decisions
- Spontaneous — quick, impulsive, in-the-moment
About this assessment
This test measures your dominant decision-making style. It's based on research in cognitive psychology and behavioral economics about how people actually make choices (not how they should make them).
Research shows that decision-making style affects:
- Career satisfaction
- Relationship quality
- Financial outcomes
- Stress levels
Use it to understand your tendencies and make decisions with more confidence.
Result Interpretation
After completing the 25 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Dimension breakdown — separate scores for each sub-scale
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
All results are displayed on screen. No account or login needed.