What this cognitive avoidance questionnaire caq 919 measures
This cognitive avoidance questionnaire caq 919 estimates self-reported cognitive avoidance thought suppression distraction loop worry delay mental escape frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into thought suppress, distraction loop, worry delay, mental escape. 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 cognitive avoidance concern index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed cognitive avoidance thought suppression distraction loop worry delay mental escape frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Thought suppress
How often cognitive avoidance thought suppression frequency signals appear.
Distraction loop
How often cognitive avoidance distraction loop frequency signals appear.
Worry delay
How often cognitive avoidance worry delay frequency signals appear.
Mental escape
How often cognitive avoidance mental escape 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 cognitive avoidance questionnaire caq 919
Complete 22 items to receive your cognitive avoidance concern index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your cognitive avoidance 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 Cognitive Avoidance Concern | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed cognitive avoidance thought suppression distraction loop worry delay mental escape frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Cognitive Avoidance Concern | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring cognitive avoidance thought suppression distraction loop worry delay mental escape frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Cognitive Avoidance Concern | 66 to 100 | Frequent cognitive avoidance thought suppression distraction loop worry delay mental escape 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 cognitive avoidance questionnaire caq 919 patterns on this screener
- A cognitive avoidance 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
Cognitive avoidance concern index and sibling screeners
This cognitive avoidance questionnaire caq 919 screener uses original frequency items across four domains: thought suppress, distraction loop, worry delay, mental escape. 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 |
|---|---|
| Avoidant personality disorder test | Personality screen rather than CAQ avoidance frequency items |
| Anxiety test | General anxiety screen rather than cognitive avoidance focus |
Cognitive Avoidance Questionnaire CAQ 919 FAQ
What does this cognitive avoidance questionnaire caq 919 measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a cognitive avoidance 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 CAQ score diagnose an anxiety disorder?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate anxiety or avoidance 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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