What this cambridge depersonalization scale cds 570 measures
This cambridge depersonalization scale cds 570 estimates self-reported Cambridge CDS inspired depersonalization and derealization frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into unreality feelings, body detachment, emotional numbing, time distortion. 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 depersonalization index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed Cambridge CDS inspired depersonalization and derealization frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Unreality feelings
How often CDS unreality feeling frequency signals appear.
Body detachment
How often CDS body detachment frequency signals appear.
Emotional numbing
How often CDS emotional numbing frequency signals appear.
Time distortion
How often CDS time distortion 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 cambridge depersonalization scale cds 570
Complete 22 items to receive your depersonalization index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your depersonalization 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 Depersonalization | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed Cambridge CDS inspired depersonalization and derealization frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Depersonalization | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring Cambridge CDS inspired depersonalization and derealization frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Depersonalization | 66 to 100 | Frequent Cambridge CDS inspired depersonalization and derealization 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 cambridge depersonalization scale cds 570 patterns on this screener
- A depersonalization 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
Depersonalization index and sibling screeners
This cambridge depersonalization scale cds 570 screener uses original frequency items across four domains: unreality feelings, body detachment, emotional numbing, time distortion. 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 |
|---|---|
| Dissociation quiz | General dissociation rather than CDS depersonalization domains |
| Derealization quiz | Derealization focus rather than Cambridge CDS item mix |
Cambridge Depersonalization Scale CDS-570 FAQ
What does this cambridge depersonalization scale cds 570 measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a depersonalization 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 CDS score diagnose depersonalization disorder?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate dissociative conditions 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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