3 minutes
To fill out the Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN), individuals must be at least 18 years of age and have a diagnosis of social phobia. Additionally, they must be willing to provide information about their anxiety symptoms, including frequency and severity.
I am afraid of people in authority.
I am bothered by blushing in front of people.
Parties and social events scare me.
I avoid talking to people I don’t know.
Being criticized scares me a lot.
I avoid doing things or speaking to people for fear of embarrassment.
Sweating in front of people causes me distress.
I avoid going to parties.
I avoid activities in which I am the center of attention.
Talking to strangers scares me.
I avoid having to give speeches.
I would do anything to avoid being criticized.
Heart palpitations bother me when I am around people.
I am afraid of doing things when people might be watching.
Being embarrassed or looking stupid are among my worst fears.
I avoid speaking to anyone in authority.
Trembling or shaking in front of others is distressing to me.