Complete Phobias & Addictions Test: what your score means

This mega test is the most in-depth assessment in the catalogue on fears and dependencies. Through 10 dimensions — specific phobias, agoraphobia, social phobia, avoidance, physical fear reactions, screen dependency, social media dependency, emotional dependency, compulsive behaviours and functional impact — it draws a precise picture of your fears and dependencies. The further you go through this assessment, the better you understand what your answers reveal about your fears and your avoidance patterns — and what you can draw on to move forward. Phobias and addictions respond well to treatment. This test does not make any diagnosis.

In the article that follows, I explore agoraphobia and fear of certain places. If you recognise yourself in this theme, I designed an agoraphobia test that helps you take stock of the intensity of those fears and avoidances. It comes with a guide to extend your reflection beyond the results. I also wrote a book on this subject, The Practical CBT Guide, if you would like to go further.

What the test measures

• Intense, irrational fear of specific objects or situations (animals, heights, blood, flying, enclosed spaces…), with avoidance.
• Fear of places or situations that would be difficult to escape from (crowds, public transport, queues, going out alone).
• Intense fear of being judged, observed or humiliated in social situations, with avoidance of interaction.
• A tendency to avoid what frightens you and to anticipate feared situations anxiously, which keeps the fears alive.
• Intense bodily manifestations of fear: palpitations, sweating, trembling, a feeling of suffocation or faintness.
• Excessive and hard-to-control use of screens (games, videos, internet), at the expense of sleep and obligations.
• Compulsive use of social media, need for validation, social comparison and anxiety at being disconnected.
• Excessive need for the presence and approval of another person, fear of abandonment and difficulty existing alone.
• Loss of control over a rewarding behaviour (shopping, gambling, food, sex…) despite its negative consequences.
• The impact of fears and dependencies on daily life, work, relationships, health and the freedom to live.
• Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this subject on your life and to engage in a process of change.

How to interpret your score

The result reads as an intensity, not as a diagnosis:

• Few fears and dependencies: Your answers suggest an overall profile of fears and addictive behaviours that is little marked ({pct}%). None of the dimensions explored in this assessment — specific phobias, social anxiety, agoraphobia, behavioural and substance dependencies — reaches clinically significant thresholds according to reference criteria such as DSM-5 and ICD-11. Your daily functioning appears broadly free of major restrictions linked to phobic avoidance or problematic use. This favourable result reflects good emotional and behavioural regulation; it is nonetheless worth remaining alert to gradual changes that could occur.
• Moderate fears and dependencies: Your answers suggest fears or addictive behaviours of moderate intensity ({pct}%). While the overall profile does not yet exceed the diagnostic thresholds defined by reference criteria such as DSM-5 and ICD-11, certain specific dimensions — situational phobias, social anxiety, repetitive use — may weigh more heavily and deserve targeted work. Clinical psychology research indicates that early interventions, in particular recognised approaches such as CBT, are especially effective at this moderate stage, before avoidance or dependencies become further embedded in daily functioning.
• Marked fears and dependencies: Your answers suggest marked fears or addictive behaviours ({pct}%), likely to weigh significantly on your quality of life, your relationships and your professional or social functioning. This profile falls within a zone of clinical impact according to reference criteria such as DSM-5 and ICD-11, where several dimensions — phobias, social anxiety, addictive behaviours — appear to interact and amplify overall distress. Clinical psychology research confirms that recognised approaches such as CBT, exposure therapies and specialised addiction support produce significant results at this level of severity.
• Severe fears and dependencies: Your answers suggest severe fears or addictive behaviours ({pct}%), with an overall profile indicating significant clinical distress across several of the dimensions explored in this assessment. This level corresponds to the highest thresholds defined by reference criteria such as DSM-5 and ICD-11 for phobias and addictive disorders, and suggests a significant impact on autonomy, relationships, health and quality of life. Prompt professional care is strongly recommended. Clinical psychology research confirms that these difficulties, even when severe, respond favourably to structured and specialised treatment.

What your full report contains

Beyond the 5 free questions, the detailed PDF report (from €2.90) includes:

• Introduction: This assessment analyses your fears and dependencies through 10 complementary dimensions. The further you go through this assessment, the better you understand what your answers reveal about your fears and your avoidance patterns — and what you can draw on to move forward. This test does not make any diagnosis.
• Dimension-by-dimension analysis: Here is the detail of each of the 10 dimensions. The highest scores indicate your most present difficulties: these are your priority areas of work.
• Overall score: Your overall score summarises the intensity of your fears and dependencies. It places your profile and indicates whether professional support would be useful.
• Personalised recommendations: Based on your profile, here are the most useful actions. Fears are treated through graded exposure; dependencies through supported limitation and treatment of the underlying distress.
• Resources: To go further: graded exposure and breathing for fears, digital hygiene and healthy alternatives for dependencies, and support from a psychologist or an addiction specialist in the case of marked to severe difficulties.

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

When to take this test

• You recognise yourself in phobias, fears, agoraphobia and want to see things 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? 154 questions, around 30 min. The first 5 are free. Does the test make a diagnosis? No. It measures an intensity and provides 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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