Internal Monologue Test: Do I Have An Internal Monologue?

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Internal Monologue Test: Do I Have An Internal Monologue? - Quiz

Ever wondered what's going on inside your head? Do you have a constant stream of thoughts, a playful inner voice, or maybe even full-blown conversations with yourself? Take our Internal Monologue Test and learn about the world of your inner dialogue! This quiz questions your thinking patterns, examining how you process information, make decisions, and experience the world around you.

Do you narrate your actions, analyze your feelings, or debate different perspectives in your mind? Is your inner voice supportive and encouraging, or critical and judgmental? This Do I Have an Internal Monologue Quiz analyzes your responses to reveal your Read moreunique internal monologue style and provide insights into your cognitive processes. If you want to know how much of an auditory narrator you are, this Inner Monologue Quiz helps you understand the way your thoughts speak to you.


Internal Monologue Questions and Answers

  • 1. 

    What's your understanding of an internal monologue?

    • A.

      I guess it's the voice of my mind that comes and goes

    • B.

      It is like a negative voice that comes from within

    • C.

      It is like a self-talk or inner voice that is usually positive in nature

    • D.

      I don't know what it means

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  • 2. 

     Have you ever felt like you are talking to yourself about issues that are going on in your mind?

    • A.

      Yes, I deal with that every day

    • B.

      Yes, but I don't like it

    • C.

      Never

    • D.

      Only sometimes 

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  • 3. 

    Consider this situation- You're preparing a speech or presentation. Do you read or 'play' the part that you’re going to say in your mind?

    • A.

      Yes, I always do that

    • B.

      No

    • C.

      Why would I read it?

    • D.

      I do that sometimes

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  • 4. 

    While reading a book, do you “hear” your own voice going over the words?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    • C.

      Sometimes

    • D.

      It happened once

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  • 5. 

    Do you play a conversation in your mind when you’re trying to solve a problem?

    • A.

      Yes, always

    • B.

      Only sometimes

    • C.

      Never

    • D.

      Yes, but I don't like doing that

    Rate this question:

  • 6. 

    Does this ever happen that you listen to a song, and it comes back in the form of being stuck in your head?

    • A.

      Yes, always

    • B.

      Never

    • C.

      Only when the song is good

    • D.

      Yes, but I don't like it

    Rate this question:

  • 7. 

    Has this ever happened to you when you watched your favorite movie, and its scenes kept replaying in your mind?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      Never

    • C.

      Sometimes

    • D.

      Yes, this happens, but I find it very irritating 

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  • 8. 

    Have you ever experienced any childhood trauma?

    • A.

      Yes, but I overcame it

    • B.

      Yes, but it was just a memory

    • C.

      No, why would you ask that?

    • D.

      Yes, and it keeps haunting me till now

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  • 9. 

    Do you hear a negative self-voice that criticizes the way you work, socialize, or participate in family circles? 

    • A.

      Yes, always

    • B.

      Never

    • C.

      Yes, but this happens only sometimes

    • D.

      I don't hear any self-voice at all

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  • 10. 

    In a quiet moment alone, how would you describe the activity in your mind?

    • A.

      I have a stream of encouraging thoughts or ideas

    • B.

      I notice a lot of critical or doubtful thoughts

    • C.

      I observe my thoughts objectively without judgment

    • D.

      My mind is mostly silent and still

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  • 11. 

    Do you ever find yourself mentally rehearsing conversations before you have them with someone?

    • A.

      Yes, I often do this to feel more prepared

    • B.

      No, I usually just speak as things come to mind

    • C.

      Sometimes, if it’s an important conversation

    • D.

      No, I don’t think about it at all

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  • 12. 

    When you’re trying to make a decision, do you find yourself debating different options in your mind?

    • A.

      Yes, I often go back and forth mentally before deciding

    • B.

      No, I typically make decisions quickly

    • C.

      Sometimes, but I try not to overthink it

    • D.

      No, my mind is generally quiet when making decisions

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  • 13. 

    Do you experience inner commentary when observing others or your surroundings?

    • A.

      Yes, I’m often narrating what I see in my mind

    • B.

      No, I focus on what’s in front of me without extra thoughts

    • C.

      Sometimes, if something specific catches my attention

    • D.

      I don’t hear any commentary at all

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  • 14. 

    Have you ever imagined conversations or scenarios that haven’t happened yet?

    • A.

      Yes, I sometimes picture future conversations or events

    • B.

      No, I don’t think about things that haven’t happened

    • C.

      Occasionally, if I’m feeling anxious about something

    • D.

      Not at all; my mind stays quiet unless it’s happening

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  • 15. 

    When something embarrassing happens, do you find yourself replaying the situation over and over?

    • A.

      Yes, my mind replays it frequently

    • B.

      No, I move on without thinking much about it

    • C.

      Sometimes, but I try to let it go

    • D.

      I don’t usually think about things once they’ve passed

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Jennifer DeSetto |MSN (Mental Health) |
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer DeSetto is an ANCC board-certified PMHNP with a decade of experience in mental health. She earned her MSN in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing from Molloy University and holds a certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She excels in medication management and evidence-based practices, having worked in private practice, community mental health centers, and inpatient settings.

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