What this diagnosis of addictive behavior measures
This diagnosis of addictive behavior estimates self-reported addictive behavior urge loop hide use tolerance growth quit fail frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into urge loop, hide use, tol grow, quit fail. 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 addictive behavior frequency index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed addictive behavior urge loop hide use tolerance growth quit fail frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Urge loop
How often addictive behavior urge loop frequency signals appear.
Hide use
How often addictive behavior hide use frequency signals appear.
Tol grow
How often addictive behavior tolerance growth frequency signals appear.
Quit fail
How often addictive behavior quit fail 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 diagnosis of addictive behavior
Complete 22 items to receive your addictive behavior frequency index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your addictive behavior 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 Addictive Behavior Frequency | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed addictive behavior urge loop hide use tolerance growth quit fail frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Addictive Behavior Frequency | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring addictive behavior urge loop hide use tolerance growth quit fail frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Addictive Behavior Frequency | 66 to 100 | Frequent addictive behavior urge loop hide use tolerance growth quit fail 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 diagnosis of addictive behavior patterns on this screener
- A addictive behavior 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
Addictive behavior frequency index and sibling screeners
This diagnosis of addictive behavior screener uses original frequency items across four domains: urge loop, hide use, tol grow, quit fail. 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 |
|---|---|
| Addictive tendency | Addictive tendency broad rather than ADBH urge hide tolerance frequency items |
| Am i addicted to caffeine quiz | Caffeine focus rather than quit fail hide use cues |
Diagnosis Of Addictive Behavior FAQ
What does this diagnosis of addictive behavior measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a addictive behavior 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 ADBH score diagnose substance use disorder or behavioral addiction?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate addiction 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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