Explore anticipation, discomfort, avoidance and replaying social moments afterwards.
17 questions
6 min
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Self-check
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Published by MyTestAtlas. For self-reflection. This self-check does not provide a diagnosis. Updated .
About this test
This self-check asks 17 questions about everyday social situations and reports four patterns: anticipation, what happens during an event, avoidance or leaving, and replaying it afterwards.
What this test looks at
The anticipation before · 4 statements
What happens during · 5 statements
Avoidance and escape · 4 statements
The replay afterwards · 4 statements
Time
6 minutes
Questions
17
Result
a score for each pattern
Time frame
Answer for how things have been over the last few months.
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Use the four separate patterns to describe concrete situations and their effects to a clinician.
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What this test adds
See the situations behind four separate patterns and use them to notice how expectations compare with what happened.
A small next step
For two weeks, note each social event, what you expected beforehand and what happened. Review the examples together before an appointment.
Questions people ask
Can this test tell me if I have social anxiety?
No; a clinician can assess social anxiety using your history and its effects on daily life.
What is the difference between this and being shy or introverted?
Shyness and social anxiety can produce similar answers.
What does the result actually show?
Four cards show how prominent each pattern was in your answers.
Are my answers stored or sent anywhere?
No. The result is calculated in this browser tab. Answers and result text are never sent as analytics properties and are never written to browser storage.
What should I do if the result worries me?
If the patterns affect daily life, note a few recent situations and discuss them with a doctor or mental health professional. If you feel unsafe or are thinking about harming yourself, contact a crisis line now.
