Trust Test: Do You Open Up or Shut Down? Discover Your Pattern
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Take our free Trust Test to explore your propensity to trust others. Discover if you are a Self-Protector, Selective Realist, or Open Heart in just 5 minutes.
Do you find yourself double-checking every receipt, assuming a hidden agenda behind every compliment, or hesitating to share even small personal details? Or, conversely, do you often lend money to friends only to be disappointed, or feel that you open your heart too quickly? We all navigate a complex world where trust is the currency of connection, but many of us are unknowingly operating on "autopilot" based on past experiences.
This Trust Test is designed to reveal that hidden setting. It isn't just about whether you are "nice" or "mean"—it’s about your psychological Propensity to Trust. By understanding your default mode, you can stop reacting blindly to fear and start making conscious choices about who gets to see the real you.
Taking this assessment allows you to pause and look at your interactions through a clearer lens. It moves you from "Why does this always happen to me?" to "Ah, this is my pattern."
At its core, this test measures your General Propensity to Trust. This is a stable personality trait that dictates how you view human nature itself. It asks the fundamental question: Do you believe people are generally good, or generally selfish?
You might be asking yourself:
This assessment is grounded in well-established psychological frameworks, specifically drawing on the logic of Rotter’s Interpersonal Trust Scale and the Trust Facet of the Big Five (NEO PI-R) personality model. These authoritative scales do not view trust as a binary "yes/no," but as a spectrum of expectancy—the probability you assign to others being honest.
We measure a single, powerful core dimension:
The test consists of 20 questions. It typically takes about 3–5 minutes to complete.
You will see a series of statements about daily life and human nature.
Tip: Answer based on how you actually feel and act today, not how you wish you were. If you would check a receipt, say so! There are no "wrong" answers here.
We use a standard scoring engine where your responses are weighted and summed. Some questions are "reverse-scored" (checking for skepticism), ensuring that the final score accurately reflects your true position on the trust spectrum.
This test is especially helpful if you:
Please consider seeking professional help instead if:
We don't just give you a number; we provide a narrative that explains how you move through the world. Your score will place you into one of three evocative archetypes:
You navigate the world with a shield up. You prioritize safety and self-reliance, often feeling that if you don't look out for yourself, no one else will. We explore the strengths of your critical thinking and the cost of your vigilance.
You strike a balance between caution and hope. You operate on "trust, but verify," adapting your openness to the specific situation. We look at how to maintain this balance without becoming transactional.
You view the world as a friendly place and believe connection is worth the risk. You are optimistic and forgiving. We discuss how to protect your generous spirit from being exploited by "energy vampires."
Each result also includes:
Your result is not a diagnosis of a disorder; it is a snapshot of your current worldview. Habits of trust are learned, which means they can be adjusted.
Whether you need to lower your drawbridge or strengthen your gate, we provide specific psychological exercises—like "The Coffee Test" or "The 24-Hour Pause"—to help you align your behavior with your goals.
To ensure the scientific integrity of our approach, we reference the following authoritative sources on the psychology of trust:
This test is provided for educational and self-discovery purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool and does not constitute a medical or psychological evaluation. The results are based on general psychological traits (Propensity to Trust) and should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health advice. If you are experiencing significant distress, paranoia, or relationship trauma, please contact a licensed therapist or mental health professional.
You navigate the world with a shield up, prioritizing safety and self-reliance over vulnerability.
You strike a balance between caution and hope, trusting where evidence suggests it is safe.
You view the world as a generally friendly place and believe that connection is worth the risk of pain.