The Specific Phobia Dimensional Scale

The Specific Phobia Dimensional Scale (SP-D) is a self-report measure designed to assess the severity of fear, anxiety, and avoidance related to specific phobias. Based on DSM-5 criteria, it evaluates emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses to feared stimuli.

    The following questions ask about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that you may have had in a variety of situations. Please select the item below that makes you most anxious.

    Select the specific phobia category that applies to you:

    During the past month, I have...

    1. Felt moments of sudden terror, fear, or fright in these situations.

    2. Felt anxious, worried, or nervous about these situations.

    3. Had thoughts of being injured, overcome with fear, or other bad things happening in these situations.

    4. Felt a racing heart, sweaty, trouble breathing, faint, or shaky in these situations.

    5. Felt tense muscles, on edge or restless, or had trouble relaxing in these situations.

    6. Avoided, or did not approach or enter, these situations.

    7. Moved away from these situations or left them early.

    8. Spent a lot of time preparing for, or procrastinating about (putting off) these situations.

    9. Distracted myself to avoid thinking about these situations.

    10. Needed help to cope with these situations (e.g., alcohol or medications, superstitious objects, other people).

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    Note: This form is not a substitute for professional diagnosis. If you have any concerns, please consult with a qualified healthcare provider.

    American Psychiatric Association (APA). Severity Measure for Specific Phobia—Adult. Developed for the DSM-5 with contributions from various experts in the field.