SPIN (Social Phobia Inventory)

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SPIN – Social Phobia Inventory (Past 7 Days)

Rate each statement for the past week: 0 = Not at all · 1 = A little bit · 2 = Moderately · 3 = Quite a bit · 4 = Extremely.
Screening tool only; follow up clinically.

Respondent

Name (optional) Date

Items (0–4)

1. I am afraid of people in authority.

0 1 2 3 4

2. I am bothered by blushing in front of people.

0 1 2 3 4

3. Parties and social events scare me.

0 1 2 3 4

4. I avoid talking to people I don't know.

0 1 2 3 4

5. Being criticized scares me a lot.

0 1 2 3 4

6. Fear of embarrassment causes me to avoid doing things or speaking to people.

0 1 2 3 4

7. Sweating in front of people causes me distress.

0 1 2 3 4

8. I avoid going to parties.

0 1 2 3 4

9. I avoid activities in which I am the center of attention.

0 1 2 3 4

10. Talking to people I don't know scares me.

0 1 2 3 4

11. I avoid having to give speeches.

0 1 2 3 4

12. I would do anything to avoid being criticized.

0 1 2 3 4

13. Heart palpitations bother me when I am around people.

0 1 2 3 4

14. I am afraid of doing things when people might be watching.

0 1 2 3 4

15. Being embarrassed or looking stupid is among my worst fears.

0 1 2 3 4

16. I avoid speaking to anyone in authority.

0 1 2 3 4

17. Trembling or shaking in front of others is distressing to me.

0 1 2 3 4

Calculate Reset

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