What this disgust scale ds r measures
This disgust scale ds r estimates self-reported disgust sensitivity DS R food revolt body fluid moral cue animal creep frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into food revolt, body fluid, moral cue, animal creep. 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 disgust sensitivity frequency index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed disgust sensitivity DS R food revolt body fluid moral cue animal creep frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Food revolt
How often disgust sensitivity food revolt frequency signals appear.
Body fluid
How often disgust sensitivity body fluid frequency signals appear.
Moral cue
How often disgust sensitivity moral cue frequency signals appear.
Animal creep
How often disgust sensitivity animal creep 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 disgust scale ds r
Complete 22 items to receive your disgust sensitivity frequency index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your disgust sensitivity 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 Disgust Sensitivity Frequency | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed disgust sensitivity DS R food revolt body fluid moral cue animal creep frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Disgust Sensitivity Frequency | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring disgust sensitivity DS R food revolt body fluid moral cue animal creep frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Disgust Sensitivity Frequency | 66 to 100 | Frequent disgust sensitivity DS R food revolt body fluid moral cue animal creep 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 disgust scale ds r patterns on this screener
- A disgust sensitivity 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
Disgust sensitivity frequency index and sibling screeners
This disgust scale ds r screener uses original frequency items across four domains: food revolt, body fluid, moral cue, animal creep. 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 |
|---|---|
| Phobia quiz | Phobia broad rather than DSGR food fluid moral animal frequency items |
| Ocd quiz | OCD screen rather than disgust sensitivity moral cue creep cues |
Disgust Scale Ds R FAQ
What does this disgust scale ds r measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a disgust sensitivity 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 DSGR score diagnose OCD or specific phobia disorder?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate disgust or anxiety 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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