Victim Mindset Test

In the imperfect world we inhabit, it is not uncommon to experience treatment that is hurtful or unfair. It’s tempting to hold on to grievances over slights and even greater harms. However, doing so keeps you bathed in negative feelings; worse, it can keep you from getting what you really want in life. How prone are you to seeing yourself as a victim?

1. I do not have control over problematic situations that I encounter.

DISAGREE AGREE

2. I find that there is usually someone to blame when bad things happen to me.

DISAGREE AGREE

3. Life is stacked against me.

DISAGREE AGREE

4. When people offer me constructive feedback, it feels like a personal attack.

DISAGREE AGREE

5. I believe the world is generally fair.

DISAGREE AGREE

6. I often think about the injustices others have done to me.

DISAGREE AGREE

7. People should apologize when they have offended me.

DISAGREE AGREE

8. I give more to others than I get from them.

DISAGREE AGREE

9. I am filled with anger whenever I remember someone who hurt me.

DISAGREE AGREE

10. People often take advantage of me.

DISAGREE AGREE

11. It bothers me when people do not believe I feel hurt.

DISAGREE AGREE

12. People need to admit they are wrong when they hurt or offend me.

DISAGREE AGREE

13. I usually receive fair treatment.

DISAGREE AGREE

14. My mind often replays situations in which others disrespected or took advantage of me.

DISAGREE AGREE

15. It is satisfying when people recognize how much unfairness I have experienced.

DISAGREE AGREE

16. Life is inherently unfair.

DISAGREE AGREE

17. I have to work hard to make up for the damage others do.

DISAGREE AGREE

18. It is easier for me to think of what has gone wrong in my life than what has gone right.

DISAGREE AGREE

19. When I experience unfairness, it is usually the result of other people’s intent.

DISAGREE AGREE

20. Letting others know how I have been harmed respects the pain I have experienced.

DISAGREE AGREE