What this body dysmorphic disorder scale bdd d measures
This body dysmorphic disorder scale bdd d estimates self-reported body dysmorphic concern frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into mirror checks, appearance worry, social avoid, grooming rituals. 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 bdd concern index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed body dysmorphic concern frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Mirror checks
How often mirror checking frequency signals appear.
Appearance worry
How often appearance worry frequency signals appear.
Social avoid
How often appearance avoidance frequency signals appear.
Grooming rituals
How often grooming ritual frequency signals appear.
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 body dysmorphic disorder scale bdd d
Complete 22 items to receive your bdd concern index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your bdd concern 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 BDD Concern | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed body dysmorphic concern frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed BDD Concern | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring body dysmorphic concern frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher BDD Concern | 66 to 100 | Frequent body dysmorphic concern frequency 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 body dysmorphic disorder scale bdd d patterns on this screener
- A bdd concern 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 any mental health or medical condition from self-report alone
- Replace medical monitoring, therapy, or workplace safety evaluation
- Predict crisis risk without a licensed clinician assessment
- Label you permanently from one online frequency screener
BDD concern index and sibling screeners
This body dysmorphic disorder scale bdd d screener uses original frequency items across four domains: mirror checks, appearance worry, social avoid, grooming rituals. 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 |
|---|---|
| Body shape questionnaire BSQ | Shape concern agreement rather than BDD frequency items |
| Anxiety questionnaire | General worry rather than appearance preoccupation |
Body Dysmorphic Disorder Scale BDD-D FAQ
What does this body dysmorphic disorder scale bdd d measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a bdd concern 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 BDD concern score mean I have body dysmorphic disorder?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate BDD 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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