Self-report measure

Self-Deception

Measures a tendency to see oneself in an especially positive light.

You learn how much you may hold a flattering view of yourself without realizing it.

For anyone curious how much they see themselves in a rosier light than the facts support.

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Report and PDF $4, paid after you finish.

Your answers stay private.

It comes from assessment research on honest but overly positive self-views.

Sample result, example data. Illustrative chart with invented scores; it does not describe any real respondent.

What this test is

Welcome. Measures a tendency to see oneself in an especially positive light.

The measure

It has 10 items, each answered on a 5-point (Very Inaccurate … Very Accurate) scale.

At a glance

Items

Response scale

5-point (Very Inaccurate … Very Accurate)

Est. time

~1 min

Access

Free to take · Full report and PDF for $4, or $2 to repeat

What it measures

This questionnaire looks at how favorably a person tends to see themselves, often without noticing it. Some of this tendency is common and can support well-being.

Your report

Your report summarizes your result in plain language.

Sample report preview

The report shows your total score and where it falls across the range of possible scores, followed by a plain-language explanation of what scores in that region describe. Where the instrument has published interpretive bands, the report names the band and what it means. It closes with notes on how to read the result and on when a conversation with a qualified professional may be useful.

Report contents
Section	What it shows
Score	Your scale score, computed with the published scoring key.
Comparisons	How your scores compare with a published comparison group.

It is free to take, and the full report with a downloadable copy is $4.

How would you like to use it?

For yourself

Take it yourself and receive a written score report you can download as a PDF. When you are signed in, your results are saved so you can retake it later and follow how your scores change over time.

$4 for your first report, and $2 for each retake

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