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Avoidant Personality Disorder Test | AVPD Quiz

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Avoidant Personality Disorder Test

This screening test is based on the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD). It assesses patterns of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation that characterize this condition.

Test Duration: Approximately 5-7 minutes
Number of Questions: 21 questions
Format: Multiple choice responses
Important Notice: This test is a screening tool only and cannot provide a diagnosis. Avoidant Personality Disorder must be diagnosed by a qualified mental health professional through comprehensive clinical evaluation. If you’re experiencing significant distress or impairment in daily functioning, please consult a licensed therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist.
1. I avoid jobs or tasks that require a lot of interaction with other people because I fear criticism or rejection.
2. I decline promotions or opportunities that would increase my contact with coworkers or clients.
3. I only get involved with people when I’m certain they’ll accept and like me.
4. I need repeated reassurance from others before I feel comfortable in a relationship.
5. I hold back sharing personal information in close relationships because I’m afraid of being ridiculed or shamed.
6. I struggle to be emotionally open with romantic partners due to fear of mockery.
7. I’m constantly worried about being criticized or rejected in social situations.
8. I spend a lot of time analyzing my social interactions for signs that people dislike me.
9. I feel inhibited and nervous when meeting new people because I worry I’ll seem inadequate.
10. I avoid speaking up in groups or meetings because I feel like I have nothing worthwhile to contribute.
11. I see myself as socially awkward and incompetent compared to others.
12. I believe I’m unappealing or boring to others.
13. I think most people are more capable and interesting than I am.
14. I avoid trying new activities where I might embarrass myself.
15. I turn down social invitations or new experiences because they feel too risky.
16. I prefer familiar routines over new experiences that might expose my shortcomings.
17. I find it difficult to start conversations because I fear saying something foolish.
18. I experience physical symptoms like racing heart or sweating when anticipating social interactions.
19. I believe people would reject me if they really knew me.
20. I avoid eye contact or speaking up because I don’t want to draw attention to myself.
21. These patterns of behavior have been present since early adulthood and occur across different areas of my life.
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References

American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed., text rev.). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing.
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