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Insecurity Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Are you too insecure?

Everyone experiences occasional moments of self-doubt. When feelings of inadequacy grow overwhelming, however, they can wreak havoc on your mental health, relationships, and even your career. Is insecurity holding you back? Take this test to find out.

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. It’s hard to enjoy social events because I’m afraid I’ll embarrass myself.
Disagree
Agree
2. I secretly worry that my loved ones don’t really care about me.
Disagree
Agree
3. I berate myself intensely for mistakes, no matter how minor.
Disagree
Agree
4. I often ruminate on the parts of my personality that I dislike.
Disagree
Agree
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5. Failure is a catastrophe; it should be avoided at all costs.
Disagree
Agree
6. I’m too flawed to ever find real love.
Disagree
Agree
7. Most people I meet seem more attractive or accomplished than me.
Disagree
Agree
8. If I’ve never done something before, I assume I’ll be bad at it.
Disagree
Agree
9. After I achieve something or reach a goal, I usually feel anxious rather than proud.
Disagree
Agree
10. When someone praises me, I suspect they’re being insincere.
Disagree
Agree
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11. I second-guess most of my decisions.
Disagree
Agree
12. I treat myself with compassion when I make mistakes.
Disagree
Agree
13. Criticism or feedback makes me feel like I’m being attacked.
Disagree
Agree
14. I need other people’s approval before I make any major decisions.
Disagree
Agree
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15. The voice in my head is mean to me most of the time.
Disagree
Agree
16. When a loved one seems distant, I assume it’s my fault.
Disagree
Agree
17. I regularly try things that scare me.
Disagree
Agree
18. Seeing someone successful or attractive makes me think about all the ways I don’t measure up.
Disagree
Agree
19. If I say no to people when they ask me to do something, they’ll like me less.
Disagree
Agree
20. I imagine that other people are thinking negative things about me.
Disagree
Agree
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Who Is This Insecurity Test For?

This test is for anyone curious about their level of personal and interpersonal security. It is designed for adults and is not intended to be prescriptive.

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How to Get Help With Insecurity

If low self-esteem or persistent feelings of inadequacy are negatively affecting your life, a therapist could help. Find one near you on the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

  • Clance, P.R. Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS)
  • Neff, K. Self-Compassion Scale.
  • Rosenberg, M. Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES)
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