Self-check
AI Reflection Load Test
An experimental self-check for noticing when AI conversations support reflection, create loops, increase reassurance seeking, or overload your thinking.
About the AI Reflection Load
What it checks
The MentalCraft AI Reflection Load Self-Checkis an experimental scale about what happens after repeated AI conversations. It looks at reassurance seeking, over-analysis, emotional intensity, privacy boundaries, and whether AI helps you choose a next step.
This scale is useful because many people now use AI to think through feelings, decisions, relationships, work conflict, and health worries. The goal is not to shame AI use; it is to notice when reflection becomes a loop.
This is not a diagnostic instrument. It is an educational self-reflection tool for noticing AI-supported reflection and overload.
Scoring
Source
MentalCraft experimental item pool for AI agents and mental health self-reflection. Not clinically or psychometrically validated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does reflection load mean?
Reflection load is the extra mental or emotional weight that can appear when AI conversations become repetitive, confusing, reassurance-seeking, or hard to stop.
Is high AI reflection load an addiction diagnosis?
No. This test does not diagnose addiction or dependence. It only helps you notice patterns that may deserve boundaries or human support.
Can AI conversations be helpful?
Yes. AI can help name feelings, organize thoughts, and prepare questions. The key question is whether it helps you move toward a grounded next step.
Do I need an account to take the test?
No. You can answer in the browser without creating an account.
Will outside resources receive my result?
No. Resource, partner, and checkout links do not receive your answers, score, or severity label.
Is this a diagnosis?
No. MentalCraft self-checks are educational screening tools and cannot replace a qualified professional evaluation.
What should I do with a high score?
Use the result as a signal to seek more support, especially if symptoms affect sleep, work, study, relationships, or safety.
Open the focused flow.
Answer while the signal is fresh.