The Rice Purity Test is a popular 100-question self-assessment survey used to gauge an individual’s “purity” or level of innocence based on their life experiences. Originally created by students at Rice University as a bonding activity during Orientation Week (O-Week), it has since become a viral internet tool.
How the Test Works
- The Checklist: Users are presented with 100 items describing various activities, ranging from innocent social behaviors to more mature experiences involving relationships, substance use, and legal issues.
- Scoring: You check off every item you have ever done. Your final score starts at 100 and decreases for every checked box.
- High Score (e.g., 90–100): Indicates a high level of “purity” or fewer life experiences in the categories tested.
- Low Score (e.g., below 50): Indicates a wider range of life experiences or “impure” activities.
- Purpose: While it began as a way for freshmen to socialize and compare experiences, it is now primarily used for entertainment and sharing results among friends on social media.
Popular Tools & Platforms
You can find the test through various websites and applications:
- Websites: The most well-known version is hosted at ricepuritytest.com, though several other sites like thericepuritytest.com and clickspeedtester.com also host versions.
- Mobile Apps: Available on the App Store and often featured in social media quizzes like those on BuzzFeed.
- Browser Extensions: A Rice Purity Test Tool is available for users on the Chrome Web Store.
Note: The test is intended for entertainment purposes and is not a clinical or official psychological assessment.
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