Ego Defense & Emotional Regulation · 90 secs

Splitting & Black-and-White Polarization Test: Free Psychological Screener

Framework: Otto Kernberg (Object Relations Splitting) & Marsha Linehan (DBT Dialectics) · 100% Private & Free

Do you swing between intense worship and sudden disgust? Free 12-item clinical screener measuring splitting, all-or-nothing cognitive distortions, and borderline defense mechanisms based on Otto Kernberg and Marsha Linehan.

Scientific Overview

Splitting is a primitive ego defense mechanism where people, relationships, or oneself are perceived in rigid binaries-all-good or all-bad. This clinical screener measures idealization/devaluation cycles, emotional whiplash, and intolerance of ambivalence.

What This Assessment Evaluates

  • Measures idealization and devaluation whiplash in intimate relationships
  • Assesses all-or-nothing cognitive distortions and catastrophizing flips
  • Evaluates intolerance of emotional ambiguity and grey-area anxiety
  • Provides DBT 'Both/And' dialectical exercises, whole-object integration drills, and relational grounding

How to Take This Test

  1. Answer honestly based on your experience over the past 7 days.
  2. There are no right or wrong answers; trust your initial emotional reaction.
  3. Receive your personalized score breakdown, mascot insight, and custom journaling prompts immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is splitting in psychology?

Splitting is an unconscious defense mechanism where an individual cannot integrate the positive and negative qualities of self or others into a cohesive, realistic whole.

How does DBT help with splitting?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches radical acceptance and dialectical thinking-the practice of holding two seemingly opposing truths at the same time without collapsing into panic.

Medical Disclaimer

Medical Disclaimer: This instrument is designed for personal self-awareness, emotional tracking, and educational purposes. It is not a clinical diagnosis, psychological treatment, or a substitute for licensed psychiatric care.

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