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Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (TMAS)

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.

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.

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.

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.

I do not tire quickly.

I believe I am no more nervous than others.

I have very few headaches.

I work under a great deal of tension.

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

I blush no more often than others.

I have diarrhea one a month or more.

I worry quite a bit over possible misfortunes.

I practically never blush.

I am often afraid that I am going to blush.

My hands and feet are usually warm enough.

I sweat very easily even on cool days.

Sometimes when embarrassed, I break out in a sweat.

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

I feel hungry almost all of the time.

I am very seldom troubled by constipation.

I have a great deal of stomach trouble.

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

I am easily embarrassed.

I am more sensitive than most other people.

I frequently find myself worrying about something.

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

I am usually calm and not easily upset.

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

I am happy most of the time.

It makes me nervous to have to wait.

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

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

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

I have very few fears compared to my friends.

I certainly feel useless at times.

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

I am usually self-conscious.

I am inclined to take things hard.

At times I think I am no good at all.

I am certainly lacking in self-confidence.

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

I am entirely self-confident.