Take a look at the following examples and rate the approximate level of anxiety that you usually experience in similar circumstances. Some of the situations might be unfamiliar to you, in which case please try to imagine how you would feel.
Situation | None (0) | Slight (1) | Undecided (2) | Moderate (3) | Strong (4) |
Going to a new store/bar/restaurant | |||||
Maintaining eye contact | |||||
Eating/drinking in public spaces | |||||
Starting a conversation with a new person | |||||
Talking to your boss/teacher/person with influence | |||||
Asking for directions/information | |||||
Business meetings | |||||
Parties | |||||
Oral presentations in front of other people | |||||
Urinating in public | |||||
Other situations (write down your example) |
Scores between 0 and 15 – mild social anxiety
Scores between 16 and 29 – moderate social anxiety
Scores between 30 and 40 – severe social anxiety
Alexander Draghici (Dec 4, 2015). Social Anxiety Test. Retrieved Feb 05, 2025 from Explorable.com: https://explorable.com/e/social-anxiety-test
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