Beck Personality Disorder Test
Take the test1. I feel calm.
2. I feel secure.
3. I am tense.
4. I feel strained.
5. I feel at ease.
6. I feel upset.
7. I am presently worrying over possible misfortunes.
8. I feel satisfied.
9. I feel frightened.
10. I feel comfortable.
Why measure state and trait at the same time?
Looking at both scores together adds context. High state anxiety with low trait anxiety often means you are reacting to something going on right now. When both are high, worry tends to be both acute in the moment and a long-standing pattern.
Can the test result change if I take it tomorrow?
State scores can shift within hours if your situation changes. Trait scores are usually more stable, because they reflect how you tend to experience worry over time—not a single bad day.
Who is this test suitable for?
The STAI is widely used with adults and adolescents (about age 14 and up),including athletes tracking pre-competition nerves, and anyone who wants to see whether their tension looks more like a passing state or a steady trait.
