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Emotional Deprivation Test: identify your unmet emotional needs
63 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 18 clinical frameworks·6 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
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This test looks at emotional gaps in childhood and at the strategies put in place afterwards to make up for them. It examines what may have been missing — affection and contact, recognition of what was felt, the security of a predictable environment — and the compensations put in place since: work, other people, demands on oneself. The report describes what remains active today.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 63 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.
We'd also suggest reading the book The Practical CBT Guide, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
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Emotional Deprivation Test: identify your unmet emotional needs — a 63-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test looks at emotional gaps in childhood — affection, validation, security — and at the coping strategies put in place since. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 18 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This interactive test covers tenderness, listening, recognition, comparison, security, hypervigilance, reassurance, compensation and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Tenderness If, as a child, you were given a hug or had your hair gently stroked. If, these days, a hand on your shoulder feels comforting. Listening If, as a child, your parents took the time to listen to you when you needed it. If, when you said you were scared, you were told you were making a fuss. Recognition If your parents noticed your mistakes far more quickly than your successes. If, today, when you're complimented, you can genuinely accept the compliment. Comparison If, as a child, you were compared to other children, to your disadvantage. If, when you chose an activity you liked, your parents let you do it. Security If the rules at home stayed the same from one day to the next. If one of your parents would switch from laughter to shouting without warning. Hypervigilance If, as a child, you scanned your parents' faces the moment they came home. If, today, when the house is quiet around you, you relax. Reassurance If, when someone congratulates you, you ask a second time whether it was really good before you believe it. If, before making a decision, you need the opinion of people close to you to feel confident. Compensation If you fill the emptiness with messages, plans and meeting new people. If you accept a favor from someone close to you as easily as you offer one. Readiness to change If what you describe in this test weighs on your relationships. If you want to change the way you function day to day.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
- ●Your take on these gaps- Where you think the emotional gaps in your childhood come from, before the test says anything about it. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it records your starting point, because this topic isn't worked on the same way depending on whether you think it comes down to your own sensitivity, to what your parents themselves were going through, to a particular family context, or you're not quite sure where it comes from.
- ●Lack of Affection- Too little tenderness, too few words of love and too little warm physical contact during childhood.
- ●Lack of Validation- Absence of recognition, encouragement, and acknowledgment of your qualities and achievements.
- ●Lack of Security- The absence of the stable, predictable and protective setting a child needs to develop well.
- ●Coping Strategies- Mechanisms developed to try to fill emotional gaps: perfectionism, dependency, avoidance, or overcompensation.
- ●Readiness to Change- Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and start working on it.
Reference frameworks and authors
- based on Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) (Bernstein & Fink, 1994)
- based on Young Schema Questionnaire (YSQ) (Young, 1990)
- Attachment theory (Bowlby, 1969)
- Parent-infant relationship theory (good-enough environment) (Winnicott, 1960)
Why take this test?
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This test looks at emotional gaps in childhood and at the strategies put in place afterwards to make up for them. It examines what may have been missing — affection and contact, recognition of what was felt, the security of a predictable environment — and the compensations put in place since: work, other people, demands on oneself. The report describes what remains active today.
The questionnaire explores 5 areas: Your take on these gaps, Lack of Affection, Lack of Validation, Lack of Security, Coping Strategies. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
Dimensions explored
These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.
Your take on these gaps
Where you think the emotional gaps in your childhood come from, before the test says anything about it. This section measures no difficulty and produces no level: it records your starting point, because this topic isn't worked on the same way depending on whether you think it comes down to your own sensitivity, to what your parents themselves were going through, to a particular family context, or you're not quite sure where it comes from.
Lack of Affection
Too little tenderness, too few words of love and too little warm physical contact during childhood.
Lack of Validation
Absence of recognition, encouragement, and acknowledgment of your qualities and achievements.
Lack of Security
The absence of the stable, predictable and protective setting a child needs to develop well.
Coping Strategies
Mechanisms developed to try to fill emotional gaps: perfectionism, dependency, avoidance, or overcompensation.
Readiness to Change
Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and start working on it.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 63 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Your take on these gaps, Lack of Affection, Lack of Validation, Lack of Security, Coping Strategies. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
How long does this test take?
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The test contains 63 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire draws on 5 dimensions from recognized psychological frameworks (Your take on these gaps, Lack of Affection, Lack of Validation…). It's a self-assessment tool for reflection, not a clinical diagnostic instrument: it has not undergone formal psychometric validation (sample, reliability coefficient) and does not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is this test for?
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Read this test’s introduction and dimensions to check whether they match your situation. Answer from the perspective specified in the instructions.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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