How long does this quiz take?

It takes about 2-3 minutes to complete — there are only 8 statements to rate, and the scoring is automatic.

Are my responses private?

Yes, we don't store any identifying data when you take this quiz.

Can I take this test more than once?

Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your results may have changed.

Will this quiz tell me my attachment style?

No. Emotional armor archetypes are related to but distinct from attachment styles. This quiz illuminates your behavioral tendencies around trust, expression, and avoidance, rather than providing a clinical attachment classification.

Can my results change over time?

Yes, quite meaningfully. Emotional armor is adaptive and shaped by experience, so major life events, therapy, or sustained relationship patterns can shift where you fall across the three dimensions.

Discover the hidden architecture behind how you protect your heart.

Emotional Armor Test

Discover which of 8 emotional armor archetypes explains how you protect your heart. This science-informed quiz maps your trust threshold, emotional suppression, and avoidance patterns.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | Last Updated: February 24, 2026

Most of us know, at some level, that we protect ourselves emotionally, but few of us can articulate exactly how. The concept of emotional armor draws on decades of research in attachment theory, emotion regulation, and interpersonal psychology to describe the largely unconscious strategies we use to manage vulnerability, control access to our inner lives, and navigate the risk that intimacy always involves. Unlike surface-level assessments, this quiz maps your responses across three psychologically distinct dimensions — trust threshold, emotional suppression, and experiential avoidance — to identify which of eight defensible archetypes best captures your protective style. If you find your results illuminating, you may also want to explore how you fare on the Fear of Intimacy Scale or the Authenticity in Relationships Scale, both of which probe adjacent terrain with clinical precision.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this quiz take?: It takes about 2-3 minutes to complete — there are only 8 statements to rate, and the scoring is automatic.
Are my responses private?: Yes, we don't store any identifying data when you take this quiz.
Can I take this test more than once?: Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your Emotional Armor Test results may have changed.
Will this quiz tell me my attachment style?: No. Emotional armor archetypes are related to but distinct from attachment styles. This quiz illuminates your behavioral tendencies around trust, expression, and avoidance, rather than providing a clinical attachment classification.
Can my results change over time?: Yes, quite meaningfully. Emotional armor is adaptive and shaped by experience, so major life events, therapy, or sustained relationship patterns can shift where you fall across the three dimensions.

Emotional Armor Archetype Test: Take The Quiz

Step 1: Rate Yourself On The Following Items

For each statement, indicate how much you agree on a scale of 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). For best results, answer honestly and trust your first instinct.

1. Before I open up emotionally, I need substantial evidence that someone is trustworthy and consistent.

2. Even when something moves me deeply, I tend to keep those feelings to myself rather than expressing them outwardly.

3. When difficult emotions arise, I find it easier to stay busy or shift focus to practical tasks than to sit with those feelings.

4. I find it easier to express how I feel in writing than in face-to-face conversation.

5. I tend to feel nostalgic about past relationships, even ones that ended badly.

6. I am more comfortable offering emotional support to others than receiving it.

7. I often replay social interactions afterward, wondering if I said the right thing.

8. I am usually the first person in my friend group to reach out or to suggest plans.

Step 2: Submit Your Emotional Armor Test Answers

After completing all questions, click below to get your results.

Disclaimer

This scale is designed for entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.