Fire-Related Impulse Test (Pyromania): what it measures and how to interpret your score

This test is a SCREENING self-assessment inspired by DSM-5 criteria (pyromania): fascination with or attraction to fire, rising tension before the act, relief or gratification, ABSENCE of a utilitarian motive (insurance, revenge, ideology). Honesty note: unlike kleptomania, there is no validated general-public self-report scale for pyromania; general impulsivity draws on the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (Patton, 1995). Pyromania is very rare and most deliberate fires reflect no disorder. This test makes NO diagnosis. Any fire-related acting out is an emergency: contact a professional and, in case of danger, emergency services.

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What the test measures

• Marked interest, attraction or curiosity about fire and its contexts.
• Rising tension or arousal preceding fire-setting.
• Pleasure, relief or appeasement linked to fire or setting it.
• Setting fires without utilitarian motive, inability to resist, consequences.

How to interpret your score

Your result reads as an intensity, not a diagnosis:

• Weakly marked traits : Measured traits are weak or balanced; they do not strongly structure your functioning.
• Moderate traits : Moderate traits emerge across axes.
• Marked traits : Clear traits stand out and color your functioning.
• Very marked traits (non-diagnostic screening) : Dominant traits stand out. This test makes no diagnosis: only a professional can, after a full clinical evaluation.

What your full report includes

Beyond the 5 questions, the detailed PDF report includes:

• Introduction : This test is a SCREENING self-assessment inspired by DSM-5 criteria (pyromania): fascination with or attraction to fire, rising tension before the act, relief or gratification, ABSENCE of a utilitarian motive (insurance, revenge, ideology). Honesty note: unlike kleptomania, there is no validated general-public self-report scale for pyromania; general impulsivity draws on the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (Patton, 1995).
• Dimension Analysis : Each dimension is analyzed individually to situate your traits.
• Global Score : Your global score reflects the overall intensity of these traits; it is not a diagnosis.
• Recommendations : Suggestions tailored to your profile to better understand your traits.

The full personalised report (your precise score, your profile per dimension, your recommendations) is paid.

When to take this test

• You recognise yourself in pyromanie, controle des impulsions, fascination du feu and want to see more clearly.
• You want a structured reading rather than a vague impression.
• You are looking for an objective starting point before talking to a professional if needed.

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• Fire-Setting Impulse (Pyromania) Test: What It Measures and How to Read It

FAQ

How long does the test take? 63 questions, about 10 min. The first 5 are free. Does the test provide a diagnosis? No. It measures an intensity and gives you reference points; only a professional can make a diagnosis. Are my answers confidential? Yes: the test is 100% anonymous and the report is delivered directly to you.

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