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Rejection Sensitivity Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

How sensitive are you to rejection?

People who struggle with rejection sensitivity expect to be dismissed or excluded; they perceive and overreact to the slightest snubs. Take this test to assess where you fall on the spectrum.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how much the statement applies to you.

Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
1. I'm sensitive to signs of possibly being disliked.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
2. I worry about getting criticism for things I’ve said or done.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
3. I feel anxious before posting anything on social media.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
4. I feel confident raising difficult topics with others.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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5. I know other people are busy, but I still worry I've done something wrong if I don't hear from them for a while.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
6. If I were to ask someone to come to an important occasion, I’d feel anxious about whether or not they'd want to come.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
7. I'm cautious about showing my true self.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
8. If I were to ask someone on a date, I’d feel scared that I’d be rejected.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
9. If my partner seemed distant but told me everything was fine, I'd need further reassurance.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
10. I feel that people generally like me.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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11. I tend to overthink interactions and wonder if I said or did something wrong.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
12. If I were to ask for help with a problem at work, I’d feel anxious about if my colleague would want to help me.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
13. I often feel hurt by things that others might not find offensive.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
14. If I were at a party and wanted to approach someone new, I wouldn’t feel nervous about it.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
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15. I feel insecure if I don’t receive positive responses to my social media posts.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
16. I find it difficult to handle confrontation.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
17. I often imagine worst-case scenarios about my relationships being in danger.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
18. If someone doesn't include me in a social event, I assume that they purposely excluded me.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
19. I often imagine that people dislike me.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
20. I tend to avoid situations in which I could be judged by others.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree

Who Is This Test For?

This test is for anyone who wants to explore the degree to which they are sensitive to rejection. It’s designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic. 

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How to Get Help

If you regularly feel an acute sense of social rejection, seeking the help of a therapist can be beneficial. Find a professional near you in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

J. L. Andrews, et al. The Online and Offline Social Sensitivity Scale.

K. R. Berenson, et al. Rejection Sensitivity-Adult Questionnaire (A-RSQ).

G. Downey and F. I. Feldman Rejection Sensitivity Questionnaire (RSQ).