Fear Test - the question form

1. I am afraid of giving a speech in front of a large group of people (e.g., at a meeting, at work, or at school).

2. I would only jump with a parachute if I were forced to.

3. I am afraid of being home alone in a dark room.

4. I would not describe myself as someone who could rush into a burning building or stop a horse at full gallop.

5. I do not consider myself among the "brave few".

6. I do not open the apartment door until I am sure it is someone I know.

7. I have acted like a coward.

8. If the chances of success and failure are equal, I would rather refrain from taking any action.

9. I feel afraid when I am given an intravenous injection.

10. Even if I am insulted in public, I would not get involved in a scandal or a fight.

11. I do not like taking risks, even though it is often said that "risk is a noble thing."

12. I would never go into the forest alone to pick mushrooms or berries.

13. Even if courage can overcome anything, I would rather not be involved.

14. Only a few people can act on the principle of "all or nothing."

15. I am overwhelmed by unpleasant feelings during a thunderstorm.

16. Most of the time, my courage is only for show; I am a "brave coward."

17. Let firefighters and special forces be the ones to go through "fire, water, and trials."

18. I would not ride in an elevator alone with a stranger.

19. As a child, I went through periods when I was very afraid of death, and I still try not to think about it.

20. I avoid activities and situations with an uncertain outcome whenever possible.

21. I am afraid to walk home late in the evening.

22. I would not go to a group of people I do not know.

23. If it happened, I would put off a necessary operation until the very last moment.

24. I would never walk alone through a cemetery at night, even on a dare.