Fear of Death Test (Thanatophobia)

The Thanatophobia (Fear of Death) Test is a tool for assessing the level of anxiety associated with the thought of one's own death or the loss of loved ones. Thanatophobia can manifest itself in persistent thoughts about the end of life, avoidance of situations that remind one of death, or excessive concern about one's health.

One of the most common assessment methods is the use of questionnaires that include questions about fear of death and related thoughts and emotions. For example, questions might ask about the frequency and intensity of fear of death, as well as the behaviors a person takes to avoid situations that remind them of death.

Another method is projective tests, such as the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), where subjects are asked to interpret pictures related to the topic of death. Questionnaires and scales designed specifically to measure thanatophobia, such as the Raines Death Anxiety Scale, are also used.

These tests help to identify the level of anxiety and can be useful for further psychological analysis and development of strategies to overcome fear.

Psychological test «Fear of Death Test» from section «Tests for fears and phobias» contains 25 questions