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For your every 'no' answer, add 1 to
your score.
1. Do you feel guilty if you cry in public?
2. Do you think crying is a sign of weakness?
3. Do you think men and boys should be encouraged to hide
their tears?
4. Do you feel embarrassed if you find yourself crying while
watching a film or reading a book?
5. Would you try to hold back your tears if you were attending
a funeral?
6. Would you distrust a politician who shed tears in public?
7. Do you think that tears are an unnecessary expression of
emotion?
8. Do you always try to hide your disappointment?
9. Do you get embarrassed if you see grown men crying?
10. Would you pretend that you had something in your eyes if
you were unexpectedly discovered crying?
11. Do you always try to hide your anger?
For your every 'yes' answer, add 1 to
your score
12. Do you tend to brood about
things which make you angry?
13. Does your temper even get out of control?
14. Has your temper even got you in trouble?
15. Do you believe that it does you good to get rid of your
anger?
16. Would you allow someone to comfort you if you were crying?
17. Do you get cross quite easily?
18. Do you touch someone you love at least once a day?
19. Do you enjoy physical signs of affection?
20. Do you ever get broody when you see small babies?
21. Would you happily hold hands in public with someone you
cared for?
22. Do you enjoy being massaged?
23. Do you regularly tell those whom you love how you feel?
24. Have you ever had a pet of which you were very fond?
25. Do you enjoy being kissed and hugged by people you love?
26. Do you ever laugh out loud when you are watching funny
films?
27. Do you ever tap your feet while listening to Music?
28. Do you often have the last clap at concerts, sports events
and the like?
29. Do you ever shout encouragement to sports or TV heroes?
30. Can you remember when you last really laughed and enjoyed
yourself?
Analysis
Score 17 to 30
Your attitude towards your emotions is a healthy one. You
aren't ashamed to let your emotions show occasionally, and you
will undoubtedly be much healthier because of this attitude.
You are likely to be a good social advisor.
Score 8 to 16
You know how to let your emotions show but you still find it
difficult to do so as often as you should. You should be
prepared to let your emotions out more often. When you feel
sad let yourself cry, when you feel angry, let your anger
show, when you feel happy allow a smile to cross your face.
Allowing your emotions out in this way will do wonders to your
physical and mental health.
Score 7 or less
You are definitely very uptight. You really do need to allow
your emotions flow out a little. There isn't any thing really
wrong in allowing people to know how you feel. |
Emotions test - Do you have a healthy attitude towards your
emotions?