Emotional Tests

Tests about how you notice, feel and manage emotions: emotional intelligence, empathy and high sensitivity. Free, with every score explained.

How These Emotional Tests Differ

All three tests look at feelings, but from different angles.

TestMain questionBased onBest for
Emotional Intelligence TestHow well do you handle emotions, yours and others’?Daniel Goleman’s five-part modelA broad look at emotional skills
Empathy TestHow do you respond to other people’s feelings?The three-part model of empathyUnderstanding how you connect
Highly Sensitive Person TestHow strongly do you react to emotions and surroundings?Elaine Aron’s sensory processing sensitivityPeople who often feel overwhelmed

Which Emotional Test Should You Take First?

Start with the Emotional Intelligence Test. It covers five skills, including empathy, so it shows you where to look next.

If empathy came out very high or very low, take the Empathy Test to see which kind of empathy is driving it. If you often feel drained by crowds, noise or other people’s moods, the Highly Sensitive Person Test may explain why.

Skills And Temperament

These tests measure two different things. Emotional intelligence and empathy are partly skills, which means they can be practised and improved. High sensitivity is a temperament trait you are born with. You cannot train it away, but you can learn to work with it.

A Note On Mood And Mental Health

None of these tests measures depression, anxiety or any other condition. We will only publish mental health screening tests once a qualified professional has reviewed them. If you are struggling, please talk to a doctor, counsellor or a support line in your country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you improve your emotional intelligence?

Yes. Research on training programmes shows that emotional skills such as self-awareness, managing emotions and empathy can improve with practice.

Is being highly sensitive the same as being emotional?

Not quite. Highly sensitive people process all kinds of input deeply, including sights, sounds and other people’s moods. Strong emotions are one part of that.

Are these tests a diagnosis?

No. They are self-reflection tools based on published models and are not clinical assessments.