Horne–Ostberg Chronotype Test
take the test1. It’s hard for you to think about one thing at a time.
2. It’s unpleasant for you if someone is watching you when you do something.
3. You really want to be the best in everything.
4. You blush easily.
5. You like everyone you know.
6. Often, you have feelings of having a pounding heart.
7. You always feel very embarrassed.
8. Sometimes you want to be as far away from here as possible.
9. It seems to you that others are doing better than you.
10. When playing, you love winning more than losing.
What if the score on the "Social Desirability Scale" is high?
A high score indicates that the child tried too hard to provide "correct" answers to gain adult approval. In this case, the results may be unreliable, as the child might have hidden their true fears to project an ideal image.
Is high anxiety always a bad thing?
Not necessarily. A moderate level of anxiety can be protective and help a child be more responsible. It becomes a problem when it is "disorganizing" anxiety that interferes with concentration, sleep, and normal social interaction.
Can a child take this test online by themselves?
Yes, but younger children may need help reading or understanding the meaning of certain statements. It is crucial that the adult does not impose their opinion or suggest "preferred" answers.
How to distinguish normal nervousness from pathological anxiety?
Nervousness is usually tied to a specific event (like an exam). Manifest anxiety, as measured by CMAS, is a stable, generalized state of worry that persists even in the absence of clear threats or stress.
