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Assessment methodology
Self-Sabotage Pattern Assessment
Inner Work construct focused on avoidance and shutdown, self-criticism and shame, executive function strain.
Instrument type
Scenario-based self-report using avoidance loop evidence log.
Evidence lens
Evidence-backed
Diagnostic status
Reflective and educational. Not diagnostic, clinical, or a substitute for care.
Purpose
This can identify the avoidance loop that may be protecting you.
Limitations
It cannot prove laziness, weakness, or intent. A reflective self-discovery signal. It supports insight and next steps, but it is not a diagnosis or clinical assessment.
What this gathers
blocked goalavoidance movefeared consequence
Scholarly reference base
AERA, APA, and NCME (2014), Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.
Messick (1995), validity and interpretation in psychological assessment.
Neff (2003), self-compassion and self-judgment.
Hayes, Strosahl, and Wilson (1999), acceptance and committed action.
Question 1 of 20
Question 1
When things are going surprisingly well for you, you usually: