Diane Poole Heller Attachment Quiz

Understand your attachment patterns in close relationships in about 10 minutes. Free, no sign-up, with clear blended results to guide insight and next steps.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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How the Scales are Structured

example score
3/12
Anxious/Ambivalent Attachment Affinity (AAA)
Measures how strongly uncertainty or perceived distance in close relationships tends to trigger a need for reassurance, closeness, or fear of disconnection.
Limited signal
Context-dependent signal
Strong affinity
0NaNLimited signal5NaNContext-dependent signal9NaNStrong affinity
A score of 3 falls in the Limited signal range, suggesting anxious/ambivalent responses show up infrequently for you in these situations.
example score
5/12
Avoidant Attachment Affinity (AAA)
Measures how strongly you tend to use emotional distance and self-reliance to manage closeness in relationships.
Limited signal
Selective distance
Strong affinity
0NaNLimited signal5NaNSelective distance9NaNStrong affinity
A score of 5 suggests selective distance, meaning you may protect independence or reduce emotional contact in certain situations, especially as closeness increases.
example score
4/12
Disorganized Attachment Affinity (DAA)
Measures how often closeness in relationships brings conflicting approach-and-withdraw impulses, confusion, or abrupt shifts in connection.
Limited signal
Situational conflict
Strong affinity
0NaNLimited signal5NaNSituational conflict9NaNStrong affinity
A score of 4 suggests limited signal for disorganized attachment patterns, with conflicted approach-and-withdraw responses not prominent in your answers.
example score
6/12
Secure Attachment Affinity (SAA)
Measures the extent to which you tend to show secure attachment patterns such as trust, direct communication, and balanced closeness in close relationships.
Less prominent
Situational access
Strong affinity
0NaNLess prominent5NaNSituational access9NaNStrong affinity
A score of 6 suggests you can access secure behaviors in some contexts, while certain stressors or relationship dynamics may make them harder to maintain consistently.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Relationship pattern seekers
41%OF USERS
People noticing repeating conflict, distance, or clinginess in dating or long-term partnerships who want a clearer picture of their attachment tendencies.
Healing and self-growth focused
34%OF USERS
People in therapy, recovery, or personal development who want a gentle reflection tool to name strengths and triggers in closeness.
Curious learners and friends
25%OF USERS
People exploring psychology content or comparing results with friends to better understand how different attachment styles can show up in relationships.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Anxious/Ambivalent Attachment Affinity (AAA)
Average
6.7
Normal range
4.68.9
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12
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Avoidant Attachment Affinity (AAA)
Average
5
Normal range
3.56.5
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12
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Disorganized Attachment Affinity (DAA)
Average
4
Normal range
2.55.5
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12
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Secure Attachment Affinity (SAA)
Average
4.1
Normal range
2.25.9
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max.
12
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz measure?
It explores how secure, anxious/ambivalent, avoidant, and disorganized attachment patterns may show up in close relationships. It is intended for reflection rather than assessment.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion time is about 10 minutes. The quiz includes 16 questions.
How should results be interpreted when several scores are close?
The highest score indicates the strongest current affinity. Any outcome within one point of the highest score should be interpreted together as a blended result.
Are the results clinical or diagnostic?
Results are not diagnostic and do not provide clinical cutoffs. Scores may vary by relationship context, stress level, and recent experiences.
What if a relationship involves fear, coercion, threats, or danger?
Seek trusted or professional support and urgent local help when needed. Safety concerns should be addressed before using results for relationship planning.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Diane Poole Heller Attachment Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

Explore how secure, anxious/ambivalent, avoidant, and disorganized attachment patterns may appear in close relationships. This free, no-sign-up quiz is an original, unofficial reflection tool and is not affiliated with Diane Poole Heller. Your highest-scoring outcome is your strongest current affinity; interpret every outcome within one point of that highest score together as a blended result. Results are not diagnostic or clinical cutoffs. If a relationship involves fear, coercion, threats, or danger, seek trusted or professional support and urgent local help when needed.

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