What Is Systemizing Quotient?

The Systemizing Quotient–Revised (SQ-R) is a self-report questionnaire comprising 75 forced-choice format questions, which is used to assess so-called systemizing cognitive styles. Systemizing is the drive to analyze or construct systems.

What is an SQ score?

We report a new self-report questionnaire, the Systemizing Quotient (SQ), for use with adults of normal intelligence. It contains 40 systemizing items and 20 control items. On each systemizing item, a person can score 2, 1 or 0, so the SQ has a maximum score of 80 and a minimum of zero.

What does a low empathy quotient mean?

0-32 = You have a lower than average ability for understanding how other people feel and responding appropriately. 33-52 = You have an average ability for understanding how other people feel and responding appropriately.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.