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Neuroticism Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

How neurotic are you?

Neuroticism—the tendency to be anxious, fearful, and easily frustrated—is one of the Big Five personality traits and is closely related to self-esteem, mental health, and overall well-being. Take this test to find out whether you have a high degree of neuroticism.

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 get stressed out easily.
Disagree
Agree
2. It takes a lot for me to feel embarrassed.
Disagree
Agree
3. I have frequent mood swings.
Disagree
Agree
4. I’m known as someone who is stable during a crisis.
Disagree
Agree
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5. I feel calm and upbeat most of the time.
Disagree
Agree
6. I’m easily startled.
Disagree
Agree
7. It's easy for other people to get me riled up.
Disagree
Agree
8. My worries feel all-consuming.
Disagree
Agree
9. There aren’t many things that I’m afraid of.
Disagree
Agree
10. Once I get anxious or sad, it’s hard to snap myself out of it.
Disagree
Agree
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11. I feel blue frequently.
Disagree
Agree
12. I spend a lot of time thinking about how things might go wrong.
Disagree
Agree
13. I don’t get upset about small things.
Disagree
Agree
14. I criticize myself harshly when I make a mistake, even a small one.
Disagree
Agree
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15. I feel irritable often.
Disagree
Agree
16. I often doubt my own ability to navigate challenges.
Disagree
Agree
17. I don’t feel threatened easily.
Disagree
Agree
18. I tend to make mountains out of molehills.
Disagree
Agree
19. Encountering a serious obstacle often makes me want to give up altogether.
Disagree
Agree
20. I can generally keep my emotions under control.
Disagree
Agree

Who Is This Neuroticism Test For?

This test is for anyone curious about their own personality and where they fall on the neuroticism-emotional stability spectrum. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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Get Help With Neuroticism

If your neurotic tendencies are harming your mental health or interfering with your relationships, seeking the help of a therapist can be beneficial. Find a professional near you on the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

  • L.R. Goldberg, et al. The International Personality Item Pool
  • C. De Young, et al. The Big Five Aspects Scale
  • H. Eysenck, et al. Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ)
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