What Is Your Attitude Towards Fear? Quiz

1. Read through the following situations, and choose the one you experience the most. If you have never experienced any of them, choose the option that involves the emotion you feel the most frequently, regardless of the situation (such as regret, fear, avoid)

I failed. I am filled with regret; I keep punishing myself.

I have a phobia, such as fear of heights, fear of spiders, claustrophobia, etc.

I am a Christian, but I avoid talking about my beliefs with non-Christians.

None of these

2. Read through the following situations, and choose the one you experience the most. If you have never experienced any of them, choose the option that involves the emotion you feel the most frequently, regardless of the situation (such as hurt, out of control, unworthy)

I have abandonment issues, so I don't trust. I expect to be left or hurt by anyone I trust.

I feel out of control. The more uncontrollable in my life, the more headaches, stomach problems, and other physical ailments I develop.

The real me isn't worthy. I hide who I really am so they'll accept me or like me.

None of these

3. Read through the following situations, and choose the one you experience the most. If you have never experienced any of them, choose the option that involves the emotion you feel the most frequently, regardless of the situation (such as pain, overwhelmed, embarrassed)

I have a painful past, which I have a hard time letting go of. It affects me to this day.

I'm overwhelmed. I don't sleep well. I feel anxious that I'm feeling anxious!

I embarrass easily. I cover up my embarrassment so they won't whisper about me.

None of these

4. Read through the following situations, and choose the one you experience the most. If you have never experienced any of them, choose the option that involves the emotion you feel the most frequently, regardless of the situation (such as afraid, over the edge, hide)

When it comes to taking a risk, I'm afraid to try because I might fail.

When it comes to making a change, I don't do well with change - it can push me over the edge.

When it comes to making a mistake, I fix the mistake and hide the evidence so no one will know.

None of these

5. Read through the following situations, and choose the one you experience the most. If you have never experienced any of them, choose the option that involves the emotion you feel the most frequently, regardless of the situation (such as rejected, self-pity, afraid)

If I'm trying to make a new friend, I think poorly of myself and I imagine I'll be ignored or rejected.

When I deal with pain, no matter how small, I feel so much self-pity it's hard to think about anything else.

When I succeed at something, I downplay it, afraid I'll have to live up to expectations I can't meet.

None of these

6. Read through the following situations, and choose the one you experience the most. If you have never experienced any of them, choose the option that involves the emotion you feel the most frequently, regardless of the situation (such as worry, can't relax, avoid)

If I'm too busy, my worry escalates, especially about what I'm not getting done.

I push myself, and I can never relax because there's always something I'm not getting done.

If I haven't met someone's expectations, I hide my shortcomings in order to avoid criticism.

None of these

7. Read through the following situations, and choose the one you experience the most. If you have never experienced any of them, choose the option that involves the emotion you feel the most frequently, regardless of the situation (such as obsess, terrified, stubborn)

If I'm going to an unsafe area, I obsess about all the possible threats and dangers.

When I speak in public, I'm terrified I'll forget my words and make a fool of myself.

When I blow it, I get stubborn and have a hard time apologizing and admitting I was wrong.

None of these

8. Read through the following situations, and choose the one you experience the most. If you have never experienced any of them, choose the option that involves the emotion you feel the most frequently, regardless of the situation (such as self-conscious, anxious, regret)

If I said something I regret and I'm telling someone else about it later, I'll rephrase what I said to make it sound not so bad.

When I am a visitor, I get self-conscious. I'm afraid I'll look awkward and have to sit alone.

If I am feeling insecure, I make myself even more anxious by comparing myself to others.

None of these

9. Read through the following situations, and choose the one you experience the most. If you have never experienced any of them, choose the option that involves the emotion you feel the most frequently, regardless of the situation (such as hate, fear, regret)

I am a kind of a person who avoids brawls with people because I hate them.

I am a kind of a person who avoids brawls with people because I fear them.

I am a kind of a person who avoids brawls with people because I regret them later.

None of these

10. Read through the following situations, and choose the one you experience the most. If you have never experienced any of them, choose the option that involves the emotion you feel the most frequently, regardless of the situation (such as experience, confidence, support)

I find it hard to make big decisions because of a lack of experience. I don't want to do a lot of work.

I find it hard to make big decisions because of a lack of confidence. I don't want to lose.

I find it hard to make big decisions because of a lack of support. I don't want to be alone.

None of these