Fear Test

Learn how ready you are to face fear and handle pressure in about 5 minutes. With 24 quick items, it highlights confidence gaps and guides next steps for growth.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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Psychologist with 25 years of experience

Scale Explorer

How the Scales are Structured

example score

39/56

Scale II (SI)

Measures how you relate to imaginary fears and how easily you can dismiss minor, non-urgent worries.

More concern-prone

Balanced

Low worry focus

8 – 23: More concern-prone | 24 – 40: Balanced | 41 – 56: Low worry focus

A score of 39 falls in the Balanced range, suggesting you generally keep minor worries in perspective while still noticing potential concerns.

example score

84/112

Scale I (SI)

The I scale measures courage and risk-taking tendency, indicating how readily someone acts in potentially dangerous situations.

Cautious

Bold

Reckless

16 – 47: Cautious | 48 – 79: Bold | 80 – 112: Reckless

A score of 84 falls in the Reckless range, suggesting a strong readiness to take risks and act despite potential danger.

example score

103/168

Total Score (TS)

This scale measures overall self-confidence and readiness to act when facing stressful, new, or risky situations.

Low confidence

Moderate confidence

High confidence

24 – 71: Low confidence | 72 – 124: Moderate confidence | 125 – 168: High confidence

A score of 103 falls in the Moderate confidence range, suggesting a generally steady ability to face challenges with some avoidance or hesitation in higher-pressure situations.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Self-improvement seekers

41%OF USERS

People who want to understand their fear responses and build confidence by identifying what triggers avoidance.

Students and young adults

33%OF USERS

Those facing exams, interviews, or new social situations who want to gauge how they handle pressure and uncertainty.

Coaches and psychologists

26%OF USERS

Professionals who use a quick snapshot of bravery and timidity to guide goal-setting and anxiety-focused support.

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.

II scale (Is)

Average

29.7

Normal range

21.7 — 37.7

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I scale (Is)

Average

69.2

Normal range

53.7 — 84.8

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112

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Total score (Ts)

Average

64.9

Normal range

38.3 — 91.5

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168

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

- Definitely yes, I completely agree
- Yes, I agree
- Possibly yes, I partly agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Possibly no, I partly disagree
- No, I do not agree
- Definitely no, I completely disagree
- Definitely yes, completely agree
- Yes, agree
- Probably yes, somewhat agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Probably no, somewhat disagree
- No, disagree
- Definitely no, completely disagree
- Definitely yes, completely agree
- Yes, agree
- Probably yes, partly agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Probably not, partly disagree
- No, disagree
- Definitely not, completely disagree

These are 3 of the 24 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Fear Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure is designed to evaluate individual differences in fear-related responses and behavioral avoidance when facing challenging or stressful situations. The Fear Test is a brief self-report instrument intended for use in psychological screening and clinical or counseling contexts.

It consists of 24 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Items query perceived reactions to threatening or anxiety-provoking circumstances, with results interpreted as an index of fearfulness versus willingness to confront feared situations.

The Fear Test is attributed to R. C. Spielberger and may inform case formulation, goal setting, and selection of interventions targeting avoidance, anxiety management, and confidence-building, while remaining one component of a broader assessment process.

Author: R. C. Spielberger

Literature: Spielberger, C. D. Manual for the state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI). Consulting Psychologists Press. 1983.