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Emotional Stability Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

How emotionally stable are you?

People high in the Big 5 trait known as emotional stability easily cope with stress and bounce back from setbacks. Those on the other end of the scale are more likely to disproportionately react to challenges with negative emotions, a personality trait known as 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 can usually stay calm during a crisis.
Disagree
Agree
2. I feel very embarrassed when I make small mistakes or commit a social faux pas.
Disagree
Agree
3. I believe I can handle almost anything that life throws at me.
Disagree
Agree
4. I’m more aware of danger than most other people.
Disagree
Agree
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5. My emotions are generally under control.
Disagree
Agree
6. My unhappy moods never last too long.
Disagree
Agree
7. Mistakes that I made years ago often pop back into my mind and fill me with shame.
Disagree
Agree
8. I feel stressed out more often than not.
Disagree
Agree
9. When something unexpected happens, I am usually quick to adapt.
Disagree
Agree
10. Being criticized is hard for me to handle, even when the criticism is meant to be constructive.
Disagree
Agree
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11. It’s tough to put me in a bad mood.
Disagree
Agree
12. If someone taps me on the shoulder from behind, I’m likely to feel startled.
Disagree
Agree
13. I don't worry that much about the things I can't control.
Disagree
Agree
14. I am quick to anger.
Disagree
Agree
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15. When I make a mistake, I remind myself that it’s OK and that I’m only human.
Disagree
Agree
16. I can easily go from being happy one minute to being miserable the next.
Disagree
Agree
17. There’s no point in thinking too much about how things might go wrong in the future.
Disagree
Agree
18. I always try to find the bright side of a bad situation.
Disagree
Agree
19. Almost anything that goes wrong can send me into a negative spiral.
Disagree
Agree
20. When someone does something that upsets me, I often obsess about it for days afterward.
Disagree
Agree
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Who Is This Emotional Stability Test For?

This test is for anyone who is curious about how emotionally stable they are and whether it might be possible to become more so. It is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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Get Help With Emotional Stability

If low emotional stability is triggering anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, seeking the help of a therapist can be a great help. 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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