Social Anxiety Test (Social Phobia)

This test covers what others think, judgment, rumination, speaking up, avoidance, withdrawal, dialogue, the body, tension, speaking your mind, anticipation, sleep, curiosity, control and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example What others think If you are preoccupied with what people think of you. If you do not feel particularly watched or judged by others. Judgment If you are afraid that others will discover your flaws or weaknesses. If you feel free to be yourself, without fearing the judgment of others. Rumination If, after an evening with friends, you wonder for a long time what they thought of you. If, after an interaction, you dwell at length on what you said. Speaking up If you avoid speaking up in meetings or in class. If you feel comfortable and at ease when you are the center of attention. Avoidance If you avoid parties and social gatherings. If you gladly accept invitations and enjoy meeting new people. Withdrawal If, at a party where you know few people, you keep to yourself or leave quickly. If you arrange to arrive late or leave early in order to limit contact. Dialogue If you avoid conversations with people you do not know. If you easily strike up a conversation with a stranger, for example in line. The body If just before speaking in front of a group, your body reacts strongly (racing heart, sweaty hands). If your body stays relaxed and calm even in new social situations. Tension If you feel muscle tension (neck, shoulders, jaw) in the presence of others. If your breathing stays normal even in a tense social situation. Speaking your mind If your voice shakes when you speak in front of other people. If your voice stays available when you have to speak in front of others. Anticipation If days before a social event, you already start to worry. If, when a social event approaches, you feel relaxed and eager to take part. Sleep If the night before a social event, your mind keeps replaying the worst-case scenarios. If an upcoming social event does not keep you from sleeping. Curiosity If you catch yourself hoping that a social event will be canceled. If, when you are invited to a group outing, your first reaction is more like interest. Control If you need to know every detail in advance to feel safe. If you approach upcoming appointments and meetings with confidence and curiosity. Readiness to change If you want to change the way you function. If you believe you are capable of growing in this area.