What this assessment of clinical deterioration in eating disorders measures
This assessment of clinical deterioration in eating disorders estimates self-reported eating disorder deterioration signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into physical decline, ritual rigidity, social withdrawal, mood instability. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your eating disorder deterioration index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed eating disorder deterioration signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Physical decline
How often physical warning signs appear.
Ritual rigidity
How often food or exercise rituals feel rigid.
Social withdrawal
How often you avoid meals or social support.
Mood instability
How often mood swings follow eating episodes.
How it works
Answer 22 frequency items
Rate each frequency statement from Never to Very often. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the assessment of clinical deterioration in eating disorders
Complete 22 items to receive your eating disorder deterioration index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your eating disorder deterioration index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Eating Disorder Deterioration | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed eating disorder deterioration signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Eating Disorder Deterioration | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring eating disorder deterioration signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Eating Disorder Deterioration | 66 to 100 | Frequent eating disorder deterioration signals signals; schedule professional evaluation, not self-diagnosis |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report assessment of clinical deterioration in eating disorders patterns on this screener
- A eating disorder deterioration index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Diagnose anorexia, bulimia, or any eating disorder from self-report alone
- Replace medical monitoring, labs, or inpatient care plans
- Predict relapse risk without a licensed clinician evaluation
- Label you permanently from one online frequency screener
Eating disorder deterioration index and sibling screeners
This assessment of clinical deterioration in eating disorders screener uses original frequency items across four domains: physical decline, ritual rigidity, social withdrawal, mood instability. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the mental health & clinical hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Anxiety questionnaire | General anxiety domains rather than eating patterns |
| Mental health and clinical hub | Sibling YMYL screeners |
Assessment Of Clinical Deterioration In Eating Disorders FAQ
What does this assessment of clinical deterioration in eating disorders measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a eating disorder deterioration index from 0 to 100. Not a diagnosis.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Does a high score mean I have an eating disorder?
No. It describes symptom frequency on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate eating disorders after a full assessment.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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