About this assessment
What this test explores
This shyness test looks at nervousness, inhibition, and ease in common social situations. It can help you notice whether shyness is broad or mainly appears with strangers, groups, authority figures, or people whose opinion matters to you.
- Nervousness around unfamiliar people
- Ease with conversation and eye contact
- Comfort in groups, parties, and authority situations
How the result is calculated
The 13 statements use a five-point agreement scale. Four positively worded items are reverse-scored, and the adjusted average is normalized to 0-100 before being placed in one of three descriptive ranges.
How to read your result
A higher range means more answers reflected social inhibition. Shyness is not a fixed identity and can vary with familiarity, safety, culture, confidence, and the specific people involved.
Source and use
Authorized English translation of the revised Cheek and Buss Shyness Scale source supplied by the site owner.
Quizzpy presents this material as an educational self-assessment. The result is based on self-reported answers and should be kept in context.
Common questions
Questions about this test
Is shyness the same as introversion?
No. Introversion concerns preferred levels of stimulation and social time, while shyness usually involves inhibition, discomfort, or fear of evaluation.
Can someone be shy only in certain situations?
Yes. Many people feel relaxed with close friends but inhibited with strangers, groups, authority figures, or high-stakes interactions.