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Performance Anxiety Test: Fear of Failure & Perfectionism
63 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 18 clinical frameworks·6 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
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This test looks at performance anxiety. It examines several aspects: the pressure attached to success, what failure means to you, how demanding tasks get put off, and what comparing yourself with others adds to it. The report pinpoints the point at which apprehension takes over from preparation.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 63 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.
We'd also suggest reading the book The Practical CBT Guide, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
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Performance Anxiety Test: Fear of Failure & Perfectionism — a 63-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test looks at performance anxiety: the pressure to succeed, fear of failure, anxious procrastination and comparison with others. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 18 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This interactive test covers perfectionism, high standards, pressure, failure, self-esteem, comparison, how others see you, procrastination, avoidance, sleep, screens and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Perfectionism Whether you touch up the formatting of a document you have to present even though it's already finished. Whether, before sending what you have to hand in, you hold off sending it until it's perfect. High standards Whether, at the start of the week, you write down a list of goals that can't possibly be met by the end of the week. Whether, in the evening, a list where you haven't ticked everything off leaves you feeling the day was a failure. Pressure Whether you stay up late working to go back over details that have already been approved. Whether, when you allow yourself a break in the middle of the day, guilt sets in before it's over. Failure Whether a single rejection is enough to send you home in the evening convinced of your incompetence. Whether, when a project fails, you hesitate for a long time before launching another. Self-esteem Whether, for you, what you're worth comes down to the result of the last thing you handed in or achieved. Whether, when someone around you succeeds, their success makes you doubt your own worth. Comparison Whether, faced with a ranking or a group result, you compare your place with other people's, to your disadvantage. Whether you look over what other people have achieved rather than at your own goals for the year. How others see you Whether, in front of a group, you fear that someone will discover you're not up to what's expected of you. Whether, when someone around you is congratulated in front of others, something in you shrinks. Procrastination Whether you spend the morning redoing your schedule instead of tackling the first task. Whether, when an important request comes in, you let it wait before you dare get started on it. Avoidance Whether, when you're offered something risky in front of others, you decline despite wanting to. Whether you won't start a project unless success is guaranteed in advance. Sleep Whether, the night before a presentation, the fear of not doing well keeps you from sleeping. Whether, the day before speaking in front of others, the idea of disappointing the people counting on you haunts you. Screens Whether, faced with a task that makes you anxious, you open your phone and scroll through your feed for a long while. Whether watching an episode of a series in the evening leaves you feeling you've wasted time. Readiness to change Whether what you've just described weighs on your daily life. Whether you want to change the way you function day to day.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
- ●How you see this pressure to succeed- The way you explain this pressure to succeed and this fear of failure, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty and does not produce a level: it records your initial view. None of the answers offered is more correct than the others, and the number associated with this section has no particular meaning. Your answer is revisited and discussed in the section of the report dedicated to you.
- ●Pressure to succeed- The standards you hold yourself to, and above all where they come from: the report distinguishes standards you have chosen, which serve a goal, from standards you feel subjected to, on which your sense of worth depends.
- ●Fear of failure- What the possibility of not succeeding triggers in you even before the event. This dimension assesses anticipation rather than reaction: here it is the waiting that weighs on you, more than the outcome.
- ●Anxious procrastination- Putting things off, seen here as a way of soothing yourself rather than a lack of organization. The report looks at what triggers the delay and how long the relief it brings lasts.
- ●Social comparison- The benchmark against which you measure your own path. The report looks at whether that benchmark is your own or one supplied by others, and what that choice of reference produces.
- ●Readiness to Change- This dimension shapes how the others are read: it distinguishes what you observe from what you want.
Reference frameworks and authors
- DSM-5 — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
- ICD-11 — International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (World Health Organization, 2022)
Why take this test?
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This test looks at performance anxiety. It examines several aspects: the pressure attached to success, what failure means to you, how demanding tasks get put off, and what comparing yourself with others adds to it. The report pinpoints the point at which apprehension takes over from preparation.
The questionnaire explores 5 areas: How you see this pressure to succeed, Pressure to succeed, Fear of failure, Anxious procrastination, Social comparison. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
Dimensions explored
These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.
How you see this pressure to succeed
The way you explain this pressure to succeed and this fear of failure, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty and does not produce a level: it records your initial view. None of the answers offered is more correct than the others, and the number associated with this section has no particular meaning. Your answer is revisited and discussed in the section of the report dedicated to you.
Pressure to succeed
The standards you hold yourself to, and above all where they come from: the report distinguishes standards you have chosen, which serve a goal, from standards you feel subjected to, on which your sense of worth depends.
Fear of failure
What the possibility of not succeeding triggers in you even before the event. This dimension assesses anticipation rather than reaction: here it is the waiting that weighs on you, more than the outcome.
Anxious procrastination
Putting things off, seen here as a way of soothing yourself rather than a lack of organization. The report looks at what triggers the delay and how long the relief it brings lasts.
Social comparison
The benchmark against which you measure your own path. The report looks at whether that benchmark is your own or one supplied by others, and what that choice of reference produces.
Readiness to Change
This dimension shapes how the others are read: it distinguishes what you observe from what you want.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 63 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: How you see this pressure to succeed, Pressure to succeed, Fear of failure, Anxious procrastination, Social comparison. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
How long does this test take?
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The test contains 63 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire draws on 5 dimensions from recognized psychological frameworks (How you see this pressure to succeed, Pressure to succeed, Fear of failure…). It's a self-assessment tool for reflection, not a clinical diagnostic instrument: it has not undergone formal psychometric validation (sample, reliability coefficient) and does not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is this test for?
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Read this test’s introduction and dimensions to check whether they match your situation. Answer from the perspective specified in the instructions.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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