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Does my child show oppositional behaviors?
63 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 14 clinical frameworks·5 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
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This test describes behaviors in specific contexts: how an instruction is received, how intense and long the angry outbursts are, the pushing back against every boundary, and what happens when something unexpected or a refusal comes up. The report looks at each of these behaviors; it is how they combine that marks the line between opposition and ordinary self-assertion.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 63 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.
We'd also suggest reading the book Adolescence in Crisis, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
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Does my child show oppositional behaviors? — a 63-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test looks at behavior observed in context: refusal of instructions, anger outbursts, constant arguing back and intolerance of frustration. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 14 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This test covers instructions, anger, calming down, negotiation, rules, frustration, the unexpected and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Instructions If your child resists an adult's instructions even when they are clear and reasonable. If, when asked, your child sets the table or tidies their room. Anger If, when upset, your child shouts, cries and knocks things over. If, when frustrated at the supermarket or on the bus, your child stays calm. Calming down If, when your child has an outburst, it goes on for a long time despite everything you try to calm them down. If, after a conflict, your child comes back to the adult without holding a grudge. Negotiation If your child argues endlessly to have the last word, even about something that doesn't matter. If a discussion with your child about a rule is settled in a few words. Rules If your child says yes to the rule and gets around it shortly afterwards. If, once the rule has been set, your child sticks to it without trying to renegotiate it. Frustration If a "no" sets off a reaction in your child out of all proportion to the refusal. If, when the facts are clear, your child admits their mistake and apologizes. The unexpected If your child finds it very hard when things do not go the way they had planned. If, when plans change at the last minute, your child adapts without difficulty. Readiness to change If what you have just described weighs on your life as a parent. If you want to take action to better support your child in this area.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
- ●Your view of this opposition- How you explain this oppositional behavior in your child, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty or produce a level: it simply records your initial view.
- ●Refusal of instructions and authority- How your child responds when an adult asks them to do something, and how this varies with the adult and the setting. The report treats this variation as information: it places the issue within the relationship.
- ●Anger outbursts and hostility- The angry episode taken as a whole sequence: what sets it off, what keeps it going, and what is left afterwards. The report focuses on this trajectory more than on any single incident.
- ●Constant negotiation and challenging- What happens once a rule has been set. This dimension treats arguing back as a way of relating, distinct from anger, which it sometimes goes along with without being the same thing.
- ●Rigidity and frustration intolerance- The gap between what your child expected and what actually happens. The report looks here at how well they tolerate that mismatch, an area that often sheds light on what the other dimensions show.
- ●Readiness to change- Your readiness as a parent, considered separately: it indicates the pace at which adjustments can be suggested.
Reference frameworks and authors
- DSM-5 — Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
This test is a parent tool for observing behavioral patterns — not a diagnostic instrument. Only a qualified professional (pediatrician, child psychiatrist, or psychologist) can diagnose Oppositional Defiant Disorder or determine whether these behaviors are part of another condition. Opposition occurs in specific contexts and at specific developmental stages. Describing observed behaviors is not the same as labeling your child: your child is not 'oppositional' — they display oppositional behaviors at certain times.
Why take this test?
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This test describes behaviors in specific contexts: how an instruction is received, how intense and long the angry outbursts are, the pushing back against every boundary, and what happens when something unexpected or a refusal comes up. The report looks at each of these behaviors; it is how they combine that marks the line between opposition and ordinary self-assertion.
The questionnaire explores 5 areas: Your view of this opposition, Refusal of instructions and authority, Anger outbursts and hostility, Constant negotiation and challenging, Rigidity and frustration intolerance. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
Dimensions explored
These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.
Your view of this opposition
How you explain this oppositional behavior in your child, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty or produce a level: it simply records your initial view.
Refusal of instructions and authority
How your child responds when an adult asks them to do something, and how this varies with the adult and the setting. The report treats this variation as information: it places the issue within the relationship.
Anger outbursts and hostility
The angry episode taken as a whole sequence: what sets it off, what keeps it going, and what is left afterwards. The report focuses on this trajectory more than on any single incident.
Constant negotiation and challenging
What happens once a rule has been set. This dimension treats arguing back as a way of relating, distinct from anger, which it sometimes goes along with without being the same thing.
Rigidity and frustration intolerance
The gap between what your child expected and what actually happens. The report looks here at how well they tolerate that mismatch, an area that often sheds light on what the other dimensions show.
Readiness to change
Your readiness as a parent, considered separately: it indicates the pace at which adjustments can be suggested.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 63 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Your view of this opposition, Refusal of instructions and authority, Anger outbursts and hostility, Constant negotiation and challenging, Rigidity and frustration intolerance. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
How long does this test take?
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The test contains 63 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire draws on 5 dimensions from recognized psychological frameworks (Your view of this opposition, Refusal of instructions and authority, Anger outbursts and hostility…). It's a self-assessment tool for reflection, not a clinical diagnostic instrument: it has not undergone formal psychometric validation (sample, reliability coefficient) and does not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is this test for?
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Check the introduction for who should answer: an adult, child or teenager. Do not answer on someone else’s behalf if the questionnaire asks for their own perspective.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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