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Social Anxiety Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Could you be socially anxious?

Social anxiety disorder is characterized by overwhelming self-consciousness in social situations leading to emotional and physical symptoms. The disorder can be treated but the first step is determining whether your own anxiety may require further examination. This test could help.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. I avoid public speaking.
Disagree
Agree
2. I'm always eager to answer a text or call.
Disagree
Agree
3. I consider myself to be a shy person.
Disagree
Agree
4. I enjoy meeting and talking to new people.
Disagree
Agree
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5. Knowing I will attend a party on the weekend stresses me out all week.
Disagree
Agree
6. I think meetings are the worst part of the workday.
Disagree
Agree
7. When I disagree with someone, I usually keep it to myself.
Disagree
Agree
8. I find it difficult to relax at a party unless I've had some alcohol.
Disagree
Agree
9. It's not easy for me to talk to someone I find attractive.
Disagree
Agree
10. I believe other people want to hear what I have to say.
Disagree
Agree
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11. At social gatherings, I blush, sweat, and feel my heart race.
Disagree
Agree
12. I always try to speak loudly and clearly.
Disagree
Agree
13. I can get nervous when I have to speak to a boss or a teacher.
Disagree
Agree
14. I don't like being asked to join in when people are singing or dancing.
Disagree
Agree
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15. I'm OK with not having any social plans on the weekend.
Disagree
Agree
16. I get embarrassed easily, even around people I know.
Disagree
Agree
17. I have lied to avoid a social gathering, or to leave one early.
Disagree
Agree
18. I try to avoid restaurants where other people can see me.
Disagree
Agree
19. Before a social event, I spend a lot of time thinking about who I’ll talk to and what I might say.
Disagree
Agree
20. Direct eye contact can make me uncomfortable.
Disagree
Agree

Who Is This Social Anxiety Test For?

This test is for anyone curious about social anxiety, or concerned that they may have some symptoms of the disorder. This test is designed for adults.

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Get Help With Social Anxiety

If you think social anxiety is holding you back personally or professionally, you can speak to a mental health professional about ways to try to shift your behavior. You can find one near you in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

  • American Psychiatric Association. Severity Measure for Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)—Adult.
  • Fournier, et al. The Multiple Dimensions of the Social Anxiety Spectrum in Mood Disorders.
  • M. Leary. Interaction Anxiousness Scale.
  • Stein, et al. Social Anxiety Disorder.
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