What this do i have pica measures
This do i have pica quiz estimates self-reported pica nonfood craving ice clay dirt chalk urge frequency shame hide symptom frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into nonfood crave, ice clay dirt, urge freq, shame hide. 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 pica craving frequency index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed pica nonfood craving ice clay dirt chalk urge frequency shame hide symptom frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Nonfood crave
How often pica nonfood craving frequency signals appear.
Ice clay dirt
How often pica ice clay dirt chalk frequency signals appear.
Urge freq
How often pica urge frequency signals appear.
Shame hide
How often pica shame hide 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 do i have pica quiz
Complete 22 items to receive your pica craving frequency index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your pica craving 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 Pica Craving Frequency | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed pica nonfood craving ice clay dirt chalk urge frequency shame hide symptom frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Pica Craving Frequency | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring pica nonfood craving ice clay dirt chalk urge frequency shame hide symptom frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Pica Craving Frequency | 66 to 100 | Frequent pica nonfood craving ice clay dirt chalk urge frequency shame hide symptom 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 do i have pica patterns on this screener
- A pica craving 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
Pica craving frequency index and sibling screeners
This do i have pica screener uses original frequency items across four domains: nonfood crave, ice clay dirt, urge freq, shame hide. 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 |
|---|---|
| Am I anemic quiz | Anemia screen rather than DHPI nonfood ice clay urge shame items |
| Eating disorder quiz | Eating disorder broad rather than pica craving frequency screener cues |
Do I Have Pica Quiz FAQ
What does this do i have pica measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a pica craving 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 DHPI score diagnose pica or eating disorder?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate pica or eating 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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