Conspiracy Mentality Types Test

In 3 minutes, understand how someone resists, accepts, and reasons about conspiracy beliefs. This 16 item tool supports faster clinical insight and more targeted communication in research or care.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

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7/8

Outcome-Oriented (O)

Measures how strongly a person focuses on the real-life consequences and societal impact of conspiracies rather than the theories themselves.

Low impact focus

Moderate impact focus

High impact focus

0 – 2: Low impact focus | 3 – 5: Moderate impact focus | 6 – 8: High impact focus

A score of 7 indicates a high tendency to evaluate conspiracy ideas primarily through their practical effects on personal life and society.

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3/8

Readily Accepting (RA)

Measures how readily a person accepts conspiracy theories as plausible explanations for events.

Skeptical

Cautiously receptive

Highly receptive

0 – 2: Skeptical | 3 – 5: Cautiously receptive | 6 – 8: Highly receptive

A score of 3 falls in the Cautiously receptive range, suggesting a modest tendency to accept conspiracy explanations without strong endorsement.

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4/8

Seeker (S)

Measures the tendency to actively explore and analyze possible explanations behind conspiracy claims rather than accepting or rejecting them immediately.

Low seeking

Moderate seeking

High seeking

0 – 2: Low seeking | 3 – 5: Moderate seeking | 6 – 8: High seeking

A score of 4 indicates a moderate tendency to look for motives and alternative explanations, with some analytical interest but not a strong drive to investigate every conspiracy claim.

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5/8

Resilient (R)

Measures how consistently a person maintains a detached, critical stance toward conspiracy theories without becoming emotionally involved.

Low stability

Moderate stability

High stability

0 – 2: Low stability | 3 – 5: Moderate stability | 6 – 8: High stability

A score of 5 indicates a moderately stable stance, suggesting you usually evaluate conspiracy claims critically while remaining relatively emotionally detached.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Skeptical news consumers

41%OF USERS

People who want to check how resistant they are to conspiracy claims and why certain stories still feel convincing.

Mental health professionals

34%OF USERS

Therapists and counselors who use a quick screen to understand a client’s beliefs and tailor communication and support.

Researchers and students

25%OF USERS

Psychology and social science learners running studies who need a fast way to segment attitudes toward conspiracies.

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Effective (E)

Average

2.9

Normal range

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Ready (R)

Average

4.8

Normal range

3.3 — 6.3

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Seeker/Explorer (S)

Average

3.3

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2.3 — 4.3

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Stable (S)

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures patterns in how conspiracy claims are rejected, accepted, explored for motives, and judged for impact. Scores summarize tendencies across these stages rather than endorsement of any single theory.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion time is about 3 minutes. The questionnaire includes 16 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches typical thoughts or reactions, not exceptional situations. Answer all items using first impressions rather than extended reflection.

How are results interpreted?

Results are interpreted as relative strengths across several components, such as resistance, uncritical acceptance, motive-seeking, and perceived impact. Interpretation should consider context and should not be used as a standalone diagnosis.

Who can use the results and for what purposes?

Results can support research, screening, and treatment planning by describing an individual’s stance toward conspiracy ideas. They can guide communication strategies and identify areas for further assessment.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Conspiracy Mentality Types Test

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This brief self-report measure assesses individual differences in endorsement of conspiracy-related beliefs and associated cognitive-affective tendencies. The Conspiracy Mentality Types is intended to characterize how a person typically responds to conspiracy narratives, including openness to such explanations and the extent of meaning-making around alleged hidden motives.

The instrument includes 16 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. It can be used in research or applied clinical contexts to support description of belief patterns, inform case conceptualization, and guide communication strategies when conspiracy-related beliefs are clinically relevant. Development of Conspiracy Mentality Types has been attributed to Karen M. Douglas, Robbie M. Sutton, and Jan-Willem van Prooijen.

Author: Jan-Willem van Prooijen, Karen M. Douglas, Robbie M. Sutton

Literature: Bruder, M., Haffke, P., Neave, N., Nouripanah, N., & Imhoff, R. Measuring individual differences in generic beliefs in conspiracy theories across cultures: conspiracy mentality questionnaire. Frontiers in Psychology. 2013.

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