Social Anxiety Test: What It Measures and How to Read Your Score

Social anxiety shows up as an intense, persistent fear of situations where you can be observed, judged or evaluated by others. This social anxiety screening lets you assess the intensity of your symptoms across four key dimensions: fear of judgement, social avoidance behaviours, physical reactions and anxious anticipation. The results will help you better understand your relational difficulties and identify avenues for improvement. Another option: Psy Lounge, to put this into words with a CBT-trained AI.

In the article that follows, I explore anxiety and chronic worry. If you recognise yourself in this theme, I designed a generalized anxiety test that helps you take stock of your everyday anxiety level. It comes with a guide to extend your reflection beyond the results. I also wrote two books on this subject, Overcoming Anxiety and Stress and The Practical CBT Guide, if you would like to go further.

What the test measures

• Excessive fear of being judged negatively by others.
• A tendency to avoid social situations or interactions.
• Physical manifestations of anxiety in social situations.
• Excessive worry ahead of social events.

How to read your score

The result reads as an intensity, not as a diagnosis:

• Low social anxiety: Your level of social anxiety is low. You feel comfortable in most social situations and experience no significant unease in your interactions.
• Moderate social anxiety: You show signs of moderate social anxiety. Some social situations make you uncomfortable, but you generally manage to face them despite the discomfort.
• High social anxiety: Your social anxiety is significantly elevated. Social interactions are a major source of suffering and you have probably developed avoidance strategies.
• Very high social anxiety: Your level of social anxiety is very high and severely affects your relational, professional and personal life. Therapeutic support is strongly recommended.

What your full report contains

The detailed PDF report includes:

• Introduction: This report presents the results of your Social Anxiety Test.
• Overall Score: Your overall social anxiety score.
• Dimension-by-Dimension Analysis: A breakdown of each dimension assessed.
• Recommendations: Personalised recommendations based on your results.
• Resources: Useful resources to go further.

The first 5 questions are free; the complete, personalised report (your precise score, your dimension profile, your recommendations) is paid.

When to take this test

• You recognise yourself in social anxiety, social phobia, shyness and want to see things clearly.
• You want a structured reading rather than a vague impression.
• You are looking for an objective starting point before speaking to a professional if needed.

Take the test: Post-Traumatic Stress Test → — 60 questions, anonymous, PDF report.

FAQ

How long does the test take?

60 questions, roughly 15 min. The test has 60 questions.

Does the test give a diagnosis?

No. It measures an intensity and provides benchmarks; 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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