Projection Self-Test

🧭 Orientation: Projection Self-Test

Purpose: This self-test helps you recognize projection—when someone assigns their feelings, motives, or actions to you. It’s not a diagnosis. It’s a clarity tool you can use privately to spot patterns and protect your peace.

What this is: A guided worksheet covering 10 common forms of projection (emotional, moral, behavioral, responsibility, emotional coldness, identity, future/“fortune-telling,” intentionality, victimhood, chaos). Each section gives a plain-language definition, a quick example, and a space for reflection.

What this is not: A weapon for labeling others, or a substitute for therapy. Use it to name patterns you’ve already felt but couldn’t language—then decide your next step with more confidence.

How to use

Read the definition and example.
Reflect briefly in the textbox—1–2 sentences is enough.
Notice which categories show up most. It’s normal if more than one applies.
Print if helpful for journaling or to discuss with a professional.

Quick legend

Definition = what the pattern is • Example = how it may show up • Your Reflection = how it connects to your experience

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Printable 'Projection' Self-Test

1️⃣ Emotional Projection

Definition: Projecting one’s own emotions (like anger, jealousy, insecurity) onto you.

Example: At times, an individual feeling jealous of another’s success may accuse them of showing off.

Your Reflection:

2️⃣ Moral Projection

Definition: Accusing you of lacking ethics or being “bad” to avoid seeing their own unethical behavior.

Example: A person who violates ethical norms might deflect by questioning someone else’s honesty.

Your Reflection:

3️⃣ Behavioral Projection

Definition: Attributing their own behavior or habits to you.

Example: Someone who frequently gossips may project that behavior by calling others two-faced.

Your Reflection:

4️⃣ Responsibility Projection

Definition: Blaming you for outcomes they caused to avoid accountability.

Example: In moments of avoidance, a person may blame others for their own oversights.

Your Reflection:

5️⃣ Emotional Coldness Projection

Definition: They feel emotionally cold or distant but accuse you of being unaffectionate or detached.

Example: Someone emotionally distant might redirect that onto others as a lack of affection.

Your Reflection:

6️⃣ Identity Projection

Definition: Projecting a false identity onto you to maintain control.

Example: A person reacting to boundaries might falsely accuse the other of being abusive.

Your Reflection:

7️⃣ Future Projection (Fortune-Telling)

Definition: Insisting you will do something bad or fail, based on her own hidden fears or intentions.

Example: An individual planning to leave may claim another will abandon them first.

Your Reflection:

8️⃣ Intentionality Projection

Definition: Assigning negative intentions to innocent actions.

Example: Sometimes, neutral behavior is misunderstood as evasive or intentional avoidance.

Your Reflection:

9️⃣ Victimhood Projection

Definition: Turning themselves into the victim and you into the aggressor.

Example: One might act aggressively and then claim they are the ones being harmed.

Your Reflection:

🔟 Chaos Projection

Definition: They feel inner chaos or instability and accuse you of being 'all over the place.'

Example: A disorganized person may accuse others of creating the chaos they internally feel.

Your Reflection: