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Pyromania Test: Fire Fascination & Impulse Screening
63 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 17 clinical frameworks·5 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
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.
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. You can answer it for yourself, or about someone else. In the latter case, the answers reflect your perception: they cannot establish that person’s intentions or provide a diagnosis.
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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Pyromania Test: Fire Fascination & Impulse Screening — a 63-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): an interpretation 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.
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.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
- ●Your reading of your pull toward fire- The way you explain your attraction to fire, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any disorder and does not produce a clinical level: it collects a starting reading.
- ●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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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 questionnaire explores 5 areas: Your reading of your pull toward fire, Fire fascination, Tension before the act, Relief and gratification, Absence of motive and loss of control. 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 reading of your pull toward fire
The way you explain your attraction to fire, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any disorder and does not produce a clinical level: it collects a starting reading.
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.
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 reading of your pull toward fire, Fire fascination, Tension before the act, Relief and gratification, Absence of motive and loss of control. 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 reading of your pull toward fire, Fire fascination, Tension before the act…). 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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