Phobia Test

Understand how strongly social situations trigger anxiety in just 4 minutes. A brief 17 item screen helps flag possible social phobia and guides next steps for support.

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41/68

Social Phobia Severity Scale (SPSS)

Assesses the severity of social anxiety and avoidance in social situations.

None to mild

Subclinical

Clinical range

0 – 30: None to mild | 31 – 40: Subclinical | 41 – 68: Clinical range

A score of 41 falls in the clinical range, indicating pronounced social anxiety and avoidance that may be associated with noticeable physical symptoms and reduced social functioning.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

People anxious in groups

41%OF USERS

They often feel intense fear in meetings, parties, or any situation where others might judge them.

Students and job seekers

34%OF USERS

They want to understand why presentations, interviews, or speaking up in class triggers strong anxiety and avoidance.

Clients in therapy intake

25%OF USERS

They take a quick screening to clarify whether their social fears look like a phobia and to guide next steps with a professional.

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Social Phobia Level Scale (SPLS)

Average

29.8

Normal range

17.3 — 42.3

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this screening measure?

It measures the frequency and severity of fear, avoidance, and physical discomfort in common social or performance situations.

How long does it take and what is the format?

It takes about 4 minutes and includes 17 items. Each item is rated by how often the experience occurred.

What time period should be considered when answering?

Answer based on recent typical experience, unless different instructions are provided. Use one consistent time frame across all items.

How should the items be answered if a situation does not occur often?

Rate the level of fear or discomfort expected in that situation, based on similar past experiences. Do not leave items blank unless instructed.

How should the results be interpreted?

Scores indicate symptom severity and can support decisions about further assessment. Results do not establish a diagnosis on their own.

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Phobia Test - Symptoms and Signs

social anxiety

Social anxiety can substantially interfere with interpersonal functioning, work performance, and public activities. The Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) is a brief self-report screening measure used to assess the severity of social anxiety symptoms across common social and performance situations.

The instrument includes 17 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Respondents rate the frequency of relevant fears, avoidance, and associated distress, providing a standardized symptom profile that can inform clinical interviewing and treatment planning. Michael R. Liebowitz is cited in relation to the measure.

The Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) is intended to support, not replace, diagnostic evaluation; results should be interpreted in the context of clinical history, functional impairment, and corroborating assessment data.

Author: Michael R. Liebowitz, richard-g-heimberg

Literature: Heimberg, R. G., Horner, K. J., Juster, H. R., Safren, S. A., Brown, E. J., Schneier, F. R., & Liebowitz, M. R. Psychometric properties of the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale. Psychological Medicine. 1999.; Connor, K. M., Davidson, J. R., Churchill, L. E., Sherwood, A., Foa, E., & Weisler, R. H. Psychometric properties of the Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN): A new self-rating scale. The British Journal of Psychiatry. 2000.

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