How Easily Are You Affected by Others' Words? Diagnostic Test

　A Certified Public Psychologist has created a tool to assess how easily you are affected by others' words.

 

   

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Ichitaro Miki (Certified Public Psychologist (Japan))

Graduated from Osaka University; Completed Master's Program at Osaka University Graduate School

Engaged in psychological clinical practice for over 20 years. Specializes in trauma and attachment disorders that cause various struggles and difficulties in life. Author of books including “Developmental Trauma: The True Nature of ‘Difficulty in Life’” (cumulative sales approx. 40,000 copies), numerous TV program appearances, drama production collaboration/supervision, web media, and magazine features.

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・How to Diagnose how easily you are affected by others' words and Points to Note

 

　・Please check the items that apply to you.

　・How Easily Are You Affected by Others' Words?  Diagnostic Test is based on “ How to Let Other People’s Words Pass Through (Working English title; also translatable as The Skill of Not Taking Words Personally) (Forest Publishing, 2022).

　・A lower number of checked items indicates a stronger foundation (basic ability) for the skill of ignoring others' words.

　※Please consider the results as a rough guide.

 

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・How Easily Are You Affected by Others' Words? Diagnostic Test

 

Please check the boxes that apply to you.
1 / 28

I often worry about how others perceive me


2 / 28

I try to accommodate others' requests as much as possible


3 / 28

I sometimes feel ignoring others' words lowers my standing


4 / 28

I must listen sincerely to others' words


5 / 28

I must carry out my boss's instructions as much as possible


6 / 28

I must accommodate customer requests as much as possible


7 / 28

I consider myself a serious person


8 / 28

I want to be sincere towards others


9 / 28

I sometimes feel that ignoring others' words will cause them to abandon me


10 / 28

I sometimes worry if others are angry or offended


11 / 28

I find it difficult to lie


12 / 28

I find it difficult to keep secrets


13 / 28

I want to be seen as a good person


14 / 28

Even when told something rude or unreasonable, I cannot argue back or get angry


15 / 28

I tend to think that every word might contain some truth


16 / 28

I feel I must listen especially to harsh criticism directed at myself


17 / 28

I feel words with hidden meanings often conceal deep truths


18 / 28

I easily assume it's my fault when something goes wrong


19 / 28

When others point something out, I tend to think I must reflect on it and improve myself


20 / 28

I cannot treat words carelessly


21 / 28

I don't want to be seen as someone who doesn't listen, won't hear others out, or is self-righteous


22 / 28

I sometimes feel others know important truths I've overlooked


23 / 28

When making judgments, I believe I must listen to others' opinions as much as possible


24 / 28

I tend to lack confidence in myself


25 / 28

I find it difficult to express my own opinions


26 / 28

I feel words have the power to influence reality


27 / 28

I sometimes worry that voicing my opinion might make others dislike me


28 / 28

I sometimes feel anxious that my thoughts or feelings might seem strange to others