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Basic information | |
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| Statements: | 18 |
| Duration: | 3–5 minutes |
| Type: | Multidimensional Self-assessment Test for Misophonia |
| Seminal work: | In Progress |
| Publishing year: | 2025 |
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Instructions: Misophonia Test is a self-assessment tool designed to evaluate key dimensions of the Misophonia, such as Emotional & Physiological Responses and Trigger Sounds, Internalizing Appraisals (Blaming Self), Externalizing Appraisals (Blaming Others), Perceived Emotional Threat, Outbursts (Verbal/Physical), Impairment. The scale consists of 18 statements related to day-to-day experiences, behaviors, and emotional or physical reactions to sound. For each statement, you need to indicate your level of agreement. | |
Misophonia is a psychological condition in which a person hates certain sounds such as chewing, breathing, pen clicking, and tapping. These sounds can trigger strong negative emotional and physiological responses such as anger, anxiety, and disgust. In some serious cases, it can cause panic and may lead to impairment of daily life.
Misophonia test is a tool designed to assess the range of symptoms associated with this condition and to identify the presence of daily impairment across various dimensions. The tool may help recognize the intensity of emotional and physiological reactions, assist in building coping strategies, and offer valuable insights into the severity of symptoms and the extent to which they interfere with everyday life.
Trigger Sounds
In misophonia, certain sounds cause reactions (e.g., chewing, breathing, tapping, sniffing, clicking). Some people may show a strong reaction when someone is chewing, while others may feel uncomfortable when they hear a clicking sound. The purpose of the self-assessment is not to identify the specific trigger but to examine how strongly a person reacts to these sounds.
Internalizing Appraisals (Blaming Self)
A person suffering from misophonia often blames themselves instead of the sound or the other person responsible for the trigger. For example, when a person hears the sound of family members eating together, it triggers some emotional responses, but instead of blaming their family members, they feel guilt and start self-blaming. This type of behavior can lead to social isolation or avoidance of spending time with loved ones.
Externalizing Appraisals (Blaming Others)
Most often, people self-blame for this problem, but sometimes they also blame others. This type of behavior can lead to anger towards others and may cause relationship issues. A person with misophonia may often believe or label certain people as rude, selfish, or inconsiderate. This can also lead to relationship problems, as the person may frequently argue with family or friends about their habits.
Perceived Emotional Threat
A person with misophonia may interpret certain sounds as personally threatening on an emotional level. In cases of physical threats, a person feels direct danger to their safety, but emotional threats are about the fear of being disrespected, misunderstood, or overwhelmed by unwanted feelings such as anger, shame, or anxiety. When a person perceives these sounds as a threat, their mind responds as if they are under attack, which may lead to negative emotions like rage, disgust, or panic.
Outbursts (Verbal/Physical)
When a person is exposed to sounds that irritate him, he may suddenly become aggressive, either verbally or physically. This type of reaction occurs only because the individual perceives the sound as threatening and deeply intrusive.
Impairment
The main purpose of the misophonia test is to measure the level of impairment in the life of a person suffering from this condition. Some people may find certain sounds uncomfortable but are able to manage and control their emotional reactions. However, others with misophonia feel so irritated that their social life and relationships are negatively affected. For example, a person with misophonia may avoid family meals because chewing sounds trigger intense anger or disgust. Others may struggle in classrooms where tapping, clicking, or sniffing sounds are common, leading to difficulties with concentration. The ongoing emotional strain can result in feelings of hopelessness, frustration, or guilt, which may contribute to the development of other psychological conditions.
