Prohibition on Expressing Feelings, PEF Test - the question form
Questions: 25 · 5 minutes
1. It is embarrassing to cry in front of other people.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably not
4 – Definitely not
2. Laughing loudly is improper.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably not
4 – Definitely not
3. Complaining is beneath my dignity.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably no
4 – Definitely no
4. Anger should be held back in communication with others.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably not
4 – Definitely not
5. Fear is a sign of weakness.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably not
4 – Definitely not
6. Showing irritation is a sign of poor manners and lack of self-control.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably no
4 – Definitely no
7. One should hide anxiety and insecurity when interacting with other people.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably no
4 – Definitely no
8. Strong expressions of joy in public places are inappropriate.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably no
4 – Definitely no
9. Showing emotions makes it harder to interact with other people.
1 – Definitely agree
2 – Somewhat agree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Definitely disagree
10. Only weak people complain and feel sad.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably no
4 – Definitely no
11. Expressing anger is dangerous because it may provoke retaliation.
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Probably no
Definitely no
12. Being very joyful is typical of frivolous and shallow people.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably no
4 – Definitely no
13. Adults should be restrained in expressing their feelings.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably not
4 – Definitely not
14. Feeling downhearted and sad puts other people off.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably not
4 – Definitely not
15. Expressing anger and protest is pointless.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably no
4 – Definitely no
16. Positive emotions reduce alertness.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably no
4 – Definitely no
17. Discussing my fears with other people makes them worse.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably no
4 – Definitely no
18. Productive problem-solving is incompatible with emotions.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably no
4 – Definitely no
19. Feelings of sadness and emotional pain should not be shown to others.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably no
4 – Definitely no
20. Openly showing irritation ruins relationships with other people.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably no
4 – Definitely no
21. Emotions are harmful to health.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably no
4 – Definitely no
22. Anxiety and success in life are incompatible.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably no
4 – Definitely no
23. Openly expressing joy is a sign of immaturity.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably no
4 – Definitely no
24. Emotions interfere with performance.
1 – Definitely yes
2 – Probably yes
3 – Probably not
4 – Definitely not
25. Anxious people do not command respect.
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Probably no
Definitely no