How long does this quiz take?

Most people complete this quiz in about three minutes.

Are my responses private?

Yes, all answers are anonymized and confidential.

Can I take this test more than once?

Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your results may have changed.

Will this quiz tell me if I’m an impatient person?

The quiz provides insight into your patience tendencies, but it’s not a clinical diagnosis.

Can my results help me improve my patience?

Yes, understanding your patience profile can highlight specific areas for growth and self-regulation.

Discover how well you manage frustration, delays, and interpersonal tension with this science-inspired patience test.

Patience Questionnaire

A quick self-assessment of how calmly you handle stress, people, and everyday setbacks.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | Last Updated: December 23, 2025

Reviewed by Jourdan Travers, LCSW

Patience is more than simply waiting; it reflects how you emotionally respond to frustration, uncertainty, and interpersonal strain. Some people stay grounded under pressure, while others feel quickly overwhelmed by delays, conflict, or hardship.

This Patience Level Test is designed to explore how you typically respond to everyday irritations, relationship challenges, and prolonged difficulties. Drawing from well-established psychological research, it looks at patience as a multi-dimensional skill rather than a single trait.

If you’re interested in how patience interacts with emotional reactivity or communication patterns, you may also want to explore our Anger Management Scale or Passive Aggression Scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this quiz take?: Most people complete this quiz in about three minutes.
Are my responses private?: Yes, all Patience Questionnaire answers are anonymized and confidential.
Can I take this test more than once?: Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your Patience Questionnaire results may have changed.
Will this quiz tell me if I’m an impatient person?: The quiz provides insight into your patience tendencies, but it’s not a clinical diagnosis.
Can my results help me improve my patience?: Yes, understanding your patience profile can highlight specific areas for growth and self-regulation.

Patience Level Test: Take The Quiz

Step 1: Rate Your Patience

For each statement, indicate how much you agree on a scale of 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). For best results, answer honestly and trust your first instinct.

1. I can help someone learn without becoming irritated or tense.

2. Minor delays, like red lights, rarely frustrate me.

3. Overall, I find it easy to remain patient with people.

4. People close to me would describe me as someone who rarely loses patience.

5. I can tolerate long periods of difficulty without feeling defeated.

6. Traffic delays usually don’t affect my mood very much.

7. I tend to stay patient when interacting with others.

8. Even serious life challenges don’t easily exhaust my patience.

9. Waiting my turn in public spaces doesn’t bother me much.

10. I’m generally patient with family members and close friends.

11. I remain steady and composed during prolonged hardships.

12. When plans change unexpectedly, I’m able to adapt without becoming upset or impatient.

Step 2: Enter Your Demographics

Provide your age, gender, region, and first name for a detailed report comparing your results to others.

What is your age?

What is your gender?

What region of the world do you live in?

What is your first name?

Step 3: Submit Your Patience Questionnaire Answers

After completing all questions, click below to send your responses to Mark Travers, Ph.D. All answers are anonymized and confidential.

References

Schnitker, S. A. (2012). An examination of patience and well-being. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 7(4), 263–280.

Disclaimer

This scale is designed for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.