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Pyromania Test: Fire Fascination & Impulse Screening
64 questions·10 min·5 dimensions·up to 17 clinical frameworks·5 report sections
Good morning,
This test describes a documented mechanism: the pull towards fire, the tension building beforehand, the relief that follows, and the fact that the act serves no purpose. Pyromania is very rare, and the great majority of deliberate fires come down to other motives — money, revenge.
The report opens with a synthesis of what your answers bring out, then analyzes each of the 5 dimensions of the test: what it describes of a way of functioning, and how they answer one another. It sheds light on those answers through clinical reading frameworks, and offers leads to bring alongside what you live. It closes with an action plan over three horizons: what you can try this week, what takes a month, what takes longer. The detail of your answers, question by question, is attached as an appendix.
The test runs over 64 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.
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Pyromania Test: Fire Fascination & Impulse Screening — a 64-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test describes a rare, thinly researched mechanism: the pull towards fire, the tension building, the relief, the absence of motive. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): your score on each of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 17 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
About this test
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This test rests on the DSM-5 criteria for pyromania: fascination with or attraction to fire, tension rising before the act, relief or gratification afterwards, and the ABSENCE of any utilitarian motive — insurance, revenge, ideology. A note of honesty: unlike kleptomania, there is no validated public self-report scale for pyromania; general impulsivity here rests on the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (Patton, 1995). Pyromania is very rare, and most deliberate fires stem from no disorder at all.
Dimensions assessed
- ●Fire fascination- Marked interest, attraction or curiosity about fire and its contexts.
- ●Tension before the act- Rising tension or arousal preceding fire-setting.
- ●Relief and gratification- Pleasure, relief or appeasement linked to fire or setting it.
- ●Absence of motive and loss of control- Setting fires without utilitarian motive, inability to resist, consequences.
- ●Readiness to Change- Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
Reference frameworks and authors
- DSM-5 — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
- ICD-11 — International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (World Health Organization, 2022)
- based on Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11) (Patton, Stanford & Barratt, 1995)
Why take this test?
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Personal development relies on deep self-knowledge: your values, emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-confidence. Assessing these dimensions gives you a clear roadmap for growth and achieving your life goals.
The Pyromania Test: Fire Fascination & Impulse Screening specifically evaluates 5 key dimensions: Fire fascination, Tension before the act, Relief and gratification, Absence of motive and loss of control, Readiness to Change. With 64 carefully crafted questions, it provides a detailed and nuanced picture of your psychological profile in this area. The test takes approximately 10 min and can be completed at your own pace, from any device.
Whether you’re seeking personal development, considering therapy, or simply curious about yourself, this test gives you concrete and actionable results to move forward with confidence.
Daily-life situations this test explores
To help you picture what to expect before you start, here are the concrete contexts the Pyromania Test: Fire Fascination & Impulse Screening sheds light on. This is not the list of questions (you discover them when you start the test) — it is the life situations it assesses.
In front of a screen or notification
Checking reflexes, endless scrolling, losing track of time, difficulty stopping even when you decided to.
Facing a strong emotion
Immediate reaction without pause: regretted message, impulsive purchase, food intake, words beyond your intent.
In daily self-regulation
Ability to tolerate waiting, emptiness, boredom, frustration without immediately filling it with stimulation.
After the impulse
What happens in the hour or day that follows: relief, guilt, shame, promises, quick return to the same pattern.
The actual questions are not shown here: you discover them when you start the test.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 64 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 the Pyromania Test: Fire Fascination & Impulse Screening measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Fire fascination, Tension before the act, Relief and gratification, Absence of motive and loss of control, Readiness to Change. Each dimension is scored individually, giving you a detailed view of your profile rather than a single overall number.
How long does the Pyromania Test: Fire Fascination & Impulse Screening take?
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The test contains 64 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 test is based on established models in clinical psychology and psychometrics. It evaluates 5 dimensions (Fire fascination, Tension before the act, Relief and gratification...) using validated assessment scales.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your Pyromania Test: Fire Fascination & Impulse Screening report includes: your overall score with detailed interpretation, individual analysis of each of the 5 dimensions, a radar chart visualizing your profile, personalized recommendations for improvement, practical exercises, and additional resources.
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 the Pyromania Test: Fire Fascination & Impulse Screening for?
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This test is designed for any adult wishing to better understand their functioning in this area, whether out of curiosity, as part of a self-knowledge journey or to prepare a conversation with a professional.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake the Pyromania Test: Fire Fascination & Impulse Screening 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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Your report offers a clinical reading of your profile with concrete recommendations. You can use it as material for personal reflection, to open a conversation with someone close to you, or take it to a professional (psychologist, therapist, doctor) to enrich the consultation with a structured view of your dimensions.
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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