Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale

Introduction

The Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) is a scale specifically designed by Goodman et al. from the United States according to the DSM-III-R diagnostic criteria to measure the severity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and is one of the main scales used clinically to assess obsessive-compulsive disorder. The entire scale consists of 10 items, used to reflect the test-taker's obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Please make selections based on your emotions over the past week.

Test Instructions

The following questions ask about your obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Please select the option that best describes your situation over the past week.

Scoring Method

• Each question scores from 0 to 4 points.
• 0-7 points: Normal or subclinical state.
• 8-15 points: Mild obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
• 16-23 points: Moderate obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
• 24-31 points: Severe obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
• 32-40 points: Extreme obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Dimension Explanation

1. Obsessive Thoughts：Unwanted, intrusive, and distressing thoughts, images, or urges.
2. Compulsive Behaviors：Repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed to reduce anxiety.

Notes

1. This scale assesses the severity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms without diagnosing obsessive-compulsive disorder.
2. If you have a high score, please consult a professional psychiatrist or psychologist for diagnosis and treatment.

References

• Goodman, W. K., Price, L. H., Rasmussen, S. A., Mazure, C., Fleischmann, R. L., Hill, C. L., ... & Charney, D. S. (1989). The Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale: I. Development, use, and reliability. Archives of General Psychiatry, 46(11), 1006-1011.