Borderline (BPD) Traits Test: what it measures and how to interpret your score

In brief : This test assesses TRAITS of emotional and relational instability (borderline register), inspired by the McLean Screening Instrument for BPD (Zanarini, 2003, a screening tool) and the PID-5: emotional lability, fear of abandonment, instability of relationships and self-image, impulsivity.

This test assesses TRAITS of emotional and relational instability (borderline register), inspired by the McLean Screening Instrument for BPD (Zanarini, 2003, a screening tool) and the PID-5: emotional lability, fear of abandonment, instability of relationships and self-image, impulsivity. It is SCREENING, never a diagnosis: borderline self-diagnosis is widespread and often wrong. Good news: it is one of the disorders whose prognosis has improved most (dialectical behavior therapy, schema therapy). Only a professional can diagnose.

What the test measures

• Intense, shifting emotions that are hard to regulate.
• Intense fear of being left, efforts to avoid abandonment.
• Roller-coaster relationships (idealization/devaluation), fluctuating sense of self.
• Impulsive, potentially harmful behaviors (spending, driving, excess, etc.).

How to interpret your score

Your result reads as an intensity, not a diagnosis:

• Weakly marked traits : Measured traits are weak or balanced; they do not strongly structure your functioning.
• Moderate traits : Moderate traits emerge across axes.
• Marked traits : Clear traits stand out and color your functioning.
• Very marked traits (non-diagnostic screening) : Dominant traits stand out. This test makes no diagnosis: only a professional can, after a full clinical evaluation.

What your full report includes

Beyond the 5 free questions, the detailed PDF report (from EUR 1.99) includes:

• Introduction : This test assesses TRAITS of emotional and relational instability (borderline register), inspired by the McLean Screening Instrument for BPD (Zanarini, 2003, a screening tool) and the PID-5: emotional lability, fear of abandonment, instability of relationships and self-image, impulsivity. It is SCREENING, never a diagnosis: borderline self-diagnosis is widespread and often wrong.
• Dimension Analysis : Each dimension is analyzed individually to situate your traits.
• Global Score : Your global score reflects the overall intensity of these traits; it is not a diagnosis.
• Recommendations : Suggestions tailored to your profile to better understand your traits.

The first 5 questions are free; the full personalised report (your precise score, your profile per dimension, your recommendations) is paid.

When to take this test

• You recognise yourself in traits borderline, etat-limite, instabilite emotionnelle and want to see more clearly.
• You want a structured reading rather than a vague impression.
• You are looking for an objective starting point before talking to a professional if needed.

FAQ

How long does the test take? 20 questions, about 8 min. The first 5 are free. Does the test provide a diagnosis? No. It measures an intensity and gives you reference points; only a professional can make a diagnosis. Are my answers confidential? Yes: the test is 100% anonymous and the report is delivered directly to you.

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