Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3 (ASI-3)
Fear of anxiety-related sensations - 18 items
Do you fear the feeling of anxiety itself? The ASI-3 measures anxiety sensitivity - the tendency to interpret anxiety-related sensations as dangerous. 18 items, about 5 minutes.
What Is the Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3?
Anxiety sensitivity is not the same as being anxious. It is the fear of anxiety itself - the tendency to interpret anxious sensations as signs of imminent disaster.
Heart racing? Must be a heart attack. Can not catch your breath? You are going to suffocate. Mind going blank? You are losing your mind.
These interpretations make anxiety worse, creating a feedback loop. The ASI-3 measures how prone you are to this kind of response.
Three domains
- Physical concerns: fear of heart palpitations, chest tightness, dizziness
- Cognitive concerns: fear of concentration problems, racing thoughts
- Social concerns: fear of others noticing your anxiety
Scoring Guide
18 items rated 0-4. Three subscales: Physical (items 3,4,6,7,9,12), Cognitive (2,5,13,16,17,18), Social (1,8,10,11,14,15). Total range 0-72. 0-12=Minimal, 13-25=Mild, 26-38=Moderate, 39-72=Elevated. Not diagnostic.Result Interpretation
After completing the 18 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Dimension breakdown — separate scores for each sub-scale
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
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