What this dementia measures
This dementia quiz estimates self-reported memory cognitive concern forget names repeat ask lose items task slip frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into name forget, repeat ask, item lost, task slip. 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 memory concern frequency index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed memory cognitive concern forget names repeat ask lose items task slip frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Name forget
How often memory concern name forget frequency signals appear.
Repeat ask
How often memory concern repeat ask frequency signals appear.
Item lost
How often memory concern item lost frequency signals appear.
Task slip
How often memory concern task slip 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 dementia quiz
Complete 22 items to receive your memory concern frequency index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your memory concern frequency 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 Memory Concern Frequency | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed memory cognitive concern forget names repeat ask lose items task slip frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Memory Concern Frequency | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring memory cognitive concern forget names repeat ask lose items task slip frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Memory Concern Frequency | 66 to 100 | Frequent memory cognitive concern forget names repeat ask lose items task slip 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 dementia patterns on this screener
- A memory concern frequency 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
Memory concern frequency index and sibling screeners
This dementia screener uses original frequency items across four domains: name forget, repeat ask, item lost, task slip. 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 |
|---|---|
| Memory quiz | Memory trivia rather than DEMQ forget repeat lost slip frequency items |
| Memory test | Recall game rather than name repeat task slip concern cues |
Dementia Quiz FAQ
What does this dementia measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a memory concern frequency 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 DEMQ score diagnose dementia or Alzheimer disease?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate memory or cognitive concerns after 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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