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Do you keep searching for the best option, or settle happily on one that is good enough? This six-item short form of the Maximization Scale (Nenkov, Morrin, Ward, Schwartz & Hulland, 2008) looks at three sides of how you choose: searching for alternatives, finding decisions difficult, and holding high standards. It takes about one minute and gives you an average score with a read of all three parts.
Scientific background: Nenkov, G. Y., Morrin, M., Ward, A., Schwartz, B., & Hulland, J. (2008). A short form of the Maximization Scale: Factor structure, reliability and validity studies. Judgment and Decision Making, 3(5), 371–388. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1930297500000395. © The Authors 2008, licensed under CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/). Items originally from Schwartz et al. (2002), Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 83(5), 1178–1197. Changes: Traditional Chinese translation by Treehole Hong Kong (樹洞香港自行翻譯，未經心理計量驗證); web instruction added. The authors do not endorse this site. Learn more
This test describes a decision style and is for reference only; it is not a diagnosis. The short-form Maximization Scale is © Nenkov, Morrin, Ward, Schwartz & Hulland (2008), used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 licence. Chinese translation by Treehole Hong Kong, not psychometrically validated. If you are in crisis, call the Samaritans 24-hour hotline on 2896 0000.
Maximizer or Satisficer? Decision-Style Test
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Rate how much you agree with each statement, from 1 (completely disagree) to 7 (completely agree). There are no right or wrong answers. Two statements mention older situations (the car radio, renting videos); if they do not fit your life, answer for the closest thing you do today, such as switching playlists or picking something to stream.
When I am in the car listening to the radio, I often check other stations to see if something better is playing, even if I am relatively satisfied with what I'm listening to.
No matter how satisfied I am with my job, it's only right for me to be on the lookout for better opportunities.
I often find it difficult to shop for a gift for a friend.
Renting videos is really difficult. I'm always struggling to pick the best one.
No matter what I do, I have the highest standards for myself.
I never settle for second best.
Complete the assessment to open your report.
Results are for reference only and do not constitute a medical diagnosis — if you have concerns, please consult a doctor or mental-health professional.
