5 min

Emotional Awareness Test

Shows how easily you notice, differentiate, and describe your emotions.

TAS-21 helps identify where distance appears between feeling an emotion and understanding it.

What the test measures

Measures overall alexithymia and difficulty connecting with your own feelings.

Who it is for

Useful for people who struggle to name emotions, understand inner states, or explain them to others.

What you get

Shows how easy it is for you to recognize and verbalize feelings.
Helps reveal areas of emotional distance from yourself.
Provides a basis for deeper work on emotional contact.

Sample result: borderline range

The full report gives the total score and level interpretation.

FAQ

Does a high score mean a problem?

Not necessarily. It indicates difficulty recognizing and describing feelings, not a diagnosis.

Why take this test?

It helps you see how connected you are to your emotions and how that affects relationships and decisions.

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