Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (TMAS)

Background

The Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (TMAS) is a classic self-report measure designed to assess general anxiety and emotional tension. It evaluates worry, nervousness, physical anxiety symptoms, self-confidence, and stress-related emotional experiences. The scale has been widely used in psychological research and personality assessment for many years.

Procedure

Participants respond “True” or “False” to statements describing emotional, physical, and psychological experiences related to anxiety. The questionnaire measures both mental and physical symptoms commonly associated with chronic anxiety and emotional distress.

Participation

This assessment is intended for educational, research, and self-reflection purposes only. Results are anonymous and should not be considered a clinical diagnosis or substitute for professional psychological evaluation.

Scoring & Interpretation

Responses associated with anxiety are scored and combined into a total anxiety score. Higher scores indicate greater levels of chronic anxiety, emotional tension, and psychological distress.

Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (TMAS) Questionnaire

Instructions & Terms

Below is the Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (TMAS), a digitally adapted 38- items self-assessment questionnaire. This assessment does not provide a clinical diagnosis, medical determination, or substitute for professional psychological evaluation.

Question 1 of 38 Physical Anxiety

I do not tire quickly.

False True

Question 2 of 38 Worry and Tension

I believe I am no more nervous than others.

False True

Question 3 of 38 Physical Anxiety

I have very few headaches.

False True

Question 4 of 38 Worry and Tension

I work under a great deal of tension.

False True

Question 5 of 38 Physical Anxiety

I frequently notice my hand shakes when I try do something.

False True

Question 6 of 38 Physical Anxiety

I blush no more often than others.

False True

Question 7 of 38 Physical Anxiety

I have diarrhea one a month or more.

False True

Question 8 of 38 Worry and Tension

I worry quite a bit over possible misfortunes.

False True

Question 9 of 38 Physical Anxiety

I practically never blush.

False True

Question 10 of 38 Physical Anxiety

I am often afraid that I am going to blush.

False True

Question 11 of 38 Physical Anxiety

My hands and feet are usually warm enough.

False True

Question 12 of 38 Physical Anxiety

I sweat very easily even on cool days.

False True

Question 13 of 38 Physical Anxiety

Sometimes when embarrassed, I break out in a sweat.

False True

Question 14 of 38 Physical Anxiety

I hardly ever notice my heart pounding, and I am seldom short of breath.

False True

Question 15 of 38 Physical Anxiety

I feel hungry almost all of the time.

False True

Question 16 of 38 Physical Anxiety

I am very seldom troubled by constipation.

False True

Question 17 of 38 Physical Anxiety

I have a great deal of stomach trouble.

False True

Question 18 of 38 Worry and Tension

I have had periods in which I lost sleep over worry.

False True

Question 19 of 38 Self-Doubt

I am easily embarrassed.

False True

Question 20 of 38 Self-Doubt

I am more sensitive than most other people.

False True

Question 21 of 38 Worry and Tension

I frequently find myself worrying about something.

False True

Question 22 of 38 Emotional Distress

I wish I could be as happy as others seem to be.

False True

Question 23 of 38 Worry and Tension

I am usually calm and not easily upset.

False True

Question 24 of 38 Worry and Tension

I feel anxiety about something or someone almost all of the time.

False True

Question 25 of 38 Emotional Distress

I am happy most of the time.

False True

Question 26 of 38 Worry and Tension

It makes me nervous to have to wait.

False True

Question 27 of 38 Worry and Tension

Sometimes I become so excited I find it hard to get to sleep.

False True

Question 28 of 38 Emotional Distress

I have sometimes felt that difficulties piling up so high I couldn’t get over them.

False True

Question 29 of 38 Worry and Tension

I admit I have felt worried beyond reason over small things.

False True

Question 30 of 38 Self-Doubt

I have very few fears compared to my friends.

False True

Question 31 of 38 Self-Doubt

I certainly feel useless at times.

False True

Question 32 of 38 Emotional Distress

I find it hard to keep my mind on a task or job.

False True

Question 33 of 38 Self-Doubt

I am usually self-conscious.

False True

Question 34 of 38 Emotional Distress

I am inclined to take things hard.

False True

Question 35 of 38 Self-Doubt

At times I think I am no good at all.

False True

Question 36 of 38 Self-Doubt

I am certainly lacking in self-confidence.

False True

Question 37 of 38 Emotional Distress

I sometimes feel that I am about to go to pieces.

False True

Question 38 of 38 Self-Doubt

I am entirely self-confident.

False True

Psychometric Norms

Participants

74%

Community Mean

Sample SD

74%

Highest Observed Score

74%

Lowest Observed Score

2026–2026

Collection Period

Current normative data for theCurrent normative data for the Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (TMAS) are derived from 1 anonymous participant responses collected through TraitProfiler between 2026 and 2026. All response data are collected anonymously and are intended exclusively for educational, psychometric, and non-commercial research purposes.

Sources

Taylor, J. A. (1953). A personality scale of manifest anxiety. Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 48(2), 285–290.