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Self-assessment tests

Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS) by G. Taylor

Using this scale, say how far you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.

Straight after the last answer you get the result of the test. The result is for orientation only and does not replace a professional assessment by a specialist.

Question 1 of 26When I cry, I always know why.
Question 2 of 26Daydreaming is a waste of time.
Question 3 of 26I wish I were not so shy.
Question 4 of 26I often find it hard to tell exactly what feelings I am having.
Question 5 of 26I often daydream about the future.
Question 6 of 26I seem to make friends as easily as other people do.
Question 7 of 26It is more important to understand how to solve a problem than the reasons for solving it.
Question 8 of 26I find it hard to find the right words to describe my feelings.
Question 9 of 26I like to let people know clearly where I stand on one question or another.
Question 10 of 26Sometimes I have physical sensations that even doctors do not understand.
Question 11 of 26It is not enough for me to know that something led to a result; I need to know how and why it happened.
Question 12 of 26I can describe my feelings easily.
Question 13 of 26I prefer to analyse problems rather than just describe them.
Question 14 of 26When I am upset, I do not know whether I am sad, frightened or angry.
Question 15 of 26I often give free rein to my imagination.
Question 16 of 26When I am not busy with something else, I spend a lot of time daydreaming.
Question 17 of 26I am often puzzled by sensations in my body.
Question 18 of 26I rarely daydream.
Question 19 of 26I prefer to accept that things just happen, rather than look for why something happened the way it did.
Question 20 of 26I have feelings that I cannot quite identify.
Question 21 of 26It is very important to be able to understand one’s emotions.
Question 22 of 26I find it hard to describe how I feel about people.
Question 23 of 26People tell me to express my feelings more.
Question 24 of 26One should always look for a deeper explanation of what is happening.
Question 25 of 26I do not know exactly what is going on inside my soul.
Question 26 of 26I often do not know why I am angry (cross).

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