Worry & anxiety

Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)

Reflect on fear, avoidance and discomfort in social situations over the past week.

17 questionsAbout 5 minNo account needed

Before you start. Answer each question based on how you have felt over the past week. Choose the option that best reflects the intensity of each experience.

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Question 1. Worry & anxiety

I am afraid of people in authority.

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Question 2. Worry & anxiety

I am bothered by blushing in front of people.

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Question 3. Worry & anxiety

Parties and social events scare me.

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Question 4. Worry & anxiety

I avoid talking to people I don't know.

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Question 5. Worry & anxiety

Being criticized scares me a lot.

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Question 6. Worry & anxiety

Fear of embarrassment causes me to avoid doing things or speaking to people.

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Question 7. Worry & anxiety

Sweating in front of others causes me distress.

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Question 8. Worry & anxiety

I avoid going to parties.

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Question 9. Worry & anxiety

I avoid activities in which I am the center of attention.

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Question 10. Worry & anxiety

Talking to strangers scares me.

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Question 11. Worry & anxiety

I avoid having to give speeches.

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Question 12. Worry & anxiety

I would do anything to avoid being criticized.

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Question 13. Worry & anxiety

Heart palpitations bother me when I am around people.

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Question 14. Worry & anxiety

I am afraid of doing things when people might be watching.

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Question 15. Worry & anxiety

Being embarrassed or looking stupid are among my worst fears.

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Question 16. Worry & anxiety

I avoid speaking to anyone in authority.

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Question 17. Worry & anxiety

Trembling or shaking in front of others is distressing to me.

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Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)

I am afraid of people in authority.

I am bothered by blushing in front of people.

Parties and social events scare me.

I avoid talking to people I don't know.

Being criticized scares me a lot.

Fear of embarrassment causes me to avoid doing things or speaking to people.

Sweating in front of others causes me distress.

I avoid going to parties.

I avoid activities in which I am the center of attention.

Talking to strangers scares me.

I avoid having to give speeches.

I would do anything to avoid being criticized.

Heart palpitations bother me when I am around people.

I am afraid of doing things when people might be watching.

Being embarrassed or looking stupid are among my worst fears.

I avoid speaking to anyone in authority.

Trembling or shaking in front of others is distressing to me.

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