Horne–Ostberg Chronotype Test
Take the test1. There exists an all-powerful, all-knowing, loving God.
2. There exists an evil personal spiritual being, whom we might call the devil.
3. There exist good personal spiritual beings, whom we might call angels.
4. There exist evil, personal spiritual beings, whom we might call demons.
5. Human beings have immaterial, immortal souls.
6. There is a spiritual realm besides the physical one.
7. Some people will be rewarded in an afterlife when they die.
8. Some people will be punished in an afterlife when they die.
9. Miracles—divinely-caused events that have no natural explanation—can and do happen.
10. There are individuals who are messengers of God and/or can foresee the future.
Does a high score mean I am superstitious?
Not exactly. Superstitions (signs, luck rituals) are just one example of that. A high SBS score indicates that your general worldview includes a metaphysical dimension: belief in a soul, a higher intelligence, or existence after death.
Can an atheist get a high score on this scale?
Generally, no. However, exceptions occur if a person does not identify with a specific religion but believes in "fate," "karma," or that consciousness can exist independently of the biological body.
Why do psychologists study supernatural belief?
It helps us understand the cognitive mechanisms of the human mind. Researchers investigate how belief helps people cope with death anxiety, its influence on social cohesion, and which brain regions are responsible for intuitive perception.
