How Adult Are You?

Epstein-Dumas Test of Adultness (EDTA) v. 1.3, © 2007-2012, Dr. Robert Epstein  

Being an adult in modern society requires a wide variety of skills and knowledge. No matter what your age, this test will show you how adult you are in 14 important areas of functioning. Designed by Dr. Robert Epstein, one of America's most distinguished psychologists, the test contains 140 yes/no questions and should take you between 10 and 15 minutes to complete. The test has been empirically validated with a sample of more than 30,000 people between ages 10 and 83.

More information about the test can be found in Dr. Epstein's book, Teen 2.0: Saving Our Children and Families from the Torment of Adolescence. No matter what your age, if you feel that you're being treated like a child, you might want to take Epstein-Dumas Infantilization Inventory, accessible at HowInfantilizedAreYou.com.

NEW! If you know a young person who is depressed, angry, or defiant, he or she might be suffering from Extended Childhood Disorder. Find out at ExtendedChildhoodDisorder.com.

Before we get to the test itself, we'll ask you a few basic questions about yourself. Demographic information is being collected for research purposes only and will be kept strictly confidential.

To make sure the scoring is accurate, be sure to fill in all the blanks!

*First name and last initial (only): *Age (required):
*Highest Degree: None High School Community College Bachelors Masters Doctorate	*Race/Ethnicity: White Black Hispanic Asian American Indian Other	*Gender: Male Female Other	*Employed: Yes No	*Parent: Yes No

*How happy and fulfilled are you?
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*How much success have you had in your personal life?
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*How much success have you had in your professional life?
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Okay, here is the test itself....

1. Can someone be both a leader and a follower?
Yes  No

2. Drugs and alcohol can interact to produce deadly effects. Is this true?
Yes  No

3. Some people say that true love lasts forever. Do you agree with them?
Yes  No

4. High grades in school pay off with better salaries and more opportunities. Do you agree?
Yes  No

5. Is it true that both males and females masturbate?
Yes  No

6. Do most private doctors require you to make an appointment before your visit?
Yes  No

7. Effective parenting requires knowledge and skill. Do you agree?
Yes  No

8. If a police officer asked you to get out of your car, would you comply?
Yes  No

9. When you borrow money, do you pay it back?
Yes  No

10. Studying music or the arts might make life more enjoyable. Do you agree?
Yes  No

11. Do you have trouble spelling?
Yes  No

12. Do you exercise regularly?
Yes  No

13. Spirituality and religion aren't necessarily the same thing. Do you agree?
Yes  No

14. Do you write down appointments?
Yes  No

15. Irresponsible drug use can be fatal. Is this true?
Yes  No

16. When you have trouble solving a problem, do you ask for help?
Yes  No

17. Driving a car is a complex skill that requires training and practice. Do you agree?
Yes  No

18. Can you make decisions without help from other people?
Yes  No

19. Most jobs require specific skills. Is this true?
Yes  No

20. At a job interview, it's important to make a good first impression. Do you agree?
Yes  No

21. Love is not enough to make a marriage successful. Do you agree?
Yes  No

22. Are leaders always right?
Yes  No

23. College graduates usually earn more money than high-school graduates. Is this true?
Yes  No

24. When things get tough, do you give up?
Yes  No

25. High school graduates earn less money than college graduates. Do you agree?
Yes  No

26. When you start a task, do you usually complete it?
Yes  No

27. Are you sometimes wrong?
Yes  No

28. Is 25 percent the same as one fourth?
Yes  No

29. Are you willing to accept the blame when you do something wrong?
Yes  No

30. Do you respect other people's opinions?
Yes  No

31. Psychologists treat problems of mood or behavior. Is this true?
Yes  No

32. Is a condom 100 percent effective in preventing pregnancy?
Yes  No

33. Can a woman become pregnant throughout her menstrual cycle?
Yes  No

34. Each student has unique educational needs. Do you agree?
Yes  No

35. Must leaders be good at making decisions?
Yes  No

36. AIDS can be transmitted among both heterosexuals and homosexuals. Is this true?
Yes  No

37. Intimate relationships require work and compromise. Do you agree?
Yes  No

38. Is the uterus part of the female reproductive system?
Yes  No

39. Are you well coordinated physically?
Yes  No

40. Are love and sex the same thing?
Yes  No

41. If you were unable to take care of yourself, would you know where to get help?
Yes  No

42. Is it true that you must be 21 years old to vote?
Yes  No

43. Almost everyone in the U.S. has to pay taxes of some sort. Is this true?
Yes  No

44. Is it necessary to be loved in order to be fulfilled as a person?
Yes  No

45. Do you have trouble expressing your feelings?
Yes  No

46. Are you strong physically?
Yes  No

47. Is being in love sometimes painful?
Yes  No

48. Arriving on time is important in keeping a job. Do you agree?
Yes  No

49. Are you overweight?
Yes  No

50. Taxes are collected by governments to help pay for schools, roads, and other services that people share. Is this true?
Yes  No

51. Do you think about the consequences of your behavior before acting?
Yes  No

52. You can get married in most states without a license. Is this true?
Yes  No

53. The improper use of prescription medication can be dangerous. Is this true?
Yes  No

54. Can drinking alcohol damage your health?
Yes  No

55. When you love someone, does that mean that he or she will love you back?
Yes  No

56. Does being in love always feel good?
Yes  No

57. Good leaders respect the people they lead. Do you agree?
Yes  No

58. Are you careless with your money?
Yes  No

59. Do you have difficulty making friends?
Yes  No

60. If you have more education, you'll probably get a better job. Do you agree?
Yes  No

61. Do you have trouble following instructions?
Yes  No

62. Do you have difficulty hearing?
Yes  No

63. Good leaders must be good listeners. Do you agree?
Yes  No

64. Are you comfortable initiating conversations?
Yes  No

65. Do you have good vision (perhaps with glasses or contact lenses)?
Yes  No

66. Masturbation is fairly common in both males and females. Is this true?
Yes  No

67. No medical examination is needed to join the military. Is this true?
Yes  No

68. Can a woman become pregnant through an act of oral sex?
Yes  No

69. Do you know how to negotiate to get what you want?
Yes  No

70. To get a driver's license, you have to pass both a written test and a road test. Is this true?
Yes  No

71. When you don't understand something, do you ask for help?
Yes  No

72. Some people say that we all have a "true love." Do you agree with them?
Yes  No

73. Do you keep a list of things to do?
Yes  No

74. Does leadership require self-discipline?
Yes  No

75. 134 + 62 = 196. Is this correct?
Yes  No

76. Drinking alcohol can impair thinking and judgment. Do you agree?
Yes  No

77. Drinking coffee counters the harmful effects of alcohol. Is this true?
Yes  No

78. To get married, you need to have a license. Is this true?
Yes  No

79. Do you know how to write a check?
Yes  No

80. You can be a spiritual person without participating in an organized religion. Is this true?
Yes  No

81. Most people in the U.S. are not required to pay any taxes. Is this true?
Yes  No

82. To get most jobs, you need to complete an application form. Is this true?
Yes  No

83. Do you always think logically?
Yes  No

84. If necessary, could you take care of yourself?
Yes  No

85. Are there different types of love?
Yes  No

86. Do you spend your money wisely?
Yes  No

87. Can you join the military without a college degree?
Yes  No

88. Important learning occurs both inside and outside a school. Do you agree?
Yes  No

89. Problems can often be solved in more than one way. Do you agree?
Yes  No

90. Do you have some money saved for emergencies?
Yes  No

91. If someone attacked your loved ones, would you try to defend them?
Yes  No

92. To keep a job, you often have to be willing to work for people you don't like. Do you agree?
Yes  No

93. Do you have trouble initiating conversations?
Yes  No

94. Do you find it difficult to read?
Yes  No

95. Is your writing legible?
Yes  No

96. "Safe sex" means having sex in a safe place. Is this true?
Yes  No

97. To keep a job, you often have to make personal sacrifices. Is this true?
Yes  No

98. Can you read a newspaper?
Yes  No

99. Are you usually on time for appointments?
Yes  No

100. Most problems have just one solution. Do you agree?
Yes  No

101. An hour has 90 minutes. Do you agree?
Yes  No

102. Are you at your ideal weight?
Yes  No

103. Are you careless with money?
Yes  No

104. Is it important to know the difference between right and wrong?
Yes  No

105. The Democratic and Republican parties are the only two political parties in the U.S. Is this true?
Yes  No

106. Psychologists treat physical problems like broken bones, pains, and diseases. Is this true?
Yes  No

107. Good hygiene is important for health. Do you agree?
Yes  No

108. To become an officer in the military, you generally need a college degree. Is this true?
Yes  No

109. Are young people ages 16 and under generally required by law to attend school?
Yes  No

110. Communication skills are essential in marriage. Do you agree?
Yes  No

111. You can earn a high school diploma by completing high school or passing an equivalency test. Do you agree?
Yes  No

112. To keep a job, it's important to arrive on time each day. Do you agree?
Yes  No

113. Officials such as judges help preserve order in society. Do you agree?
Yes  No

114. When you make a commitment, do you honor it?
Yes  No

115. Adequate sleep is important for good health. Do you agree?
Yes  No

116. Are you willing to fight for your rights?
Yes  No

117. If you are severely depressed for several weeks, you should probably get professional help. Do you agree?
Yes  No

118. If you were having thoughts about hurting yourself or others, would you know where to get help?
Yes  No

119. To use a gun properly and safely, you need training and practice. Do you agree?
Yes  No

120. 42 x 5 = 220. Is this correct?
Yes  No

121. Do you tire easily?
Yes  No

122. Could you use a recipe to bake a cake?
Yes  No

123. Physicians treat physical problems like broken bones, pains, and diseases. Is this true?
Yes  No

124. Alcohol use causes tens of thousands of auto accidents each year. Do you agree?
Yes  No

125. Are there different ways to express love?
Yes  No

126. The greater your body weight, the more alcohol you can tolerate. Is this true?
Yes  No

127. Can you spell correctly?
Yes  No

128. Do you know how to write and send a letter?
Yes  No

129. You can consume any amount of alcohol and still remain alert. Is this true?
Yes  No

130. When people misunderstand you, can you explain your point of view?
Yes  No

131. Learning new skills can greatly enhance your life. Do you agree?
Yes  No

132. When you have a job to do, do you try to do it properly?
Yes  No

133. In the U.S., all government officials are elected by voters. Is this true?
Yes  No

134. If you wanted to get a job or change jobs, would you know how to do that?
Yes  No

135. It's improper to have sex with someone without his or her consent. Is this true?
Yes  No

136. Do you have trouble getting along with other people?
Yes  No

137. Are leaders sometimes wrong?
Yes  No

138. Homosexuality involves sex between two people of the opposite sex. Is this true?
Yes  No

139. Do you have good physical flexibility?
Yes  No

140. You can get prescription medicine over-the-counter without a prescription. Is this true?
Yes  No