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Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI)

Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI) Test

See how strongly OCD-like thoughts and rituals may be affecting you in about 6 minutes. Fast and focused, it helps separate OCD signs from other concerns and guide next steps.

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19/30

Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms (OCS)

Measures the severity of obsessive-compulsive symptoms such as intrusive thoughts and ritualized behaviors.

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0 – 11: Low | 12 – 30: Elevated

A score of 19 falls in the Elevated range, indicating more pronounced obsessive-compulsive symptoms above the screening threshold.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

People with intrusive thoughts

41%OF USERS

They notice persistent unwanted thoughts or urges and want to see if these patterns resemble obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Rituals and checking habits

34%OF USERS

They repeatedly check, count, wash, or seek reassurance and want a quick measure of how severe these behaviors may be.

Clients in therapy evaluation

25%OF USERS

They are already working on anxiety or related issues and want to clarify whether OCD-like symptoms are also present.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms (OS)

Average

14.2

Normal range

9.4 — 18.9

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for common obsessive-compulsive symptoms, including intrusive thoughts and repetitive rituals. It is designed to separate these symptoms from other anxiety-related complaints.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for adolescents and adults in clinical, counseling, or research settings. It may be used when obsessive-compulsive symptoms are suspected or need to be ruled out.

How long does it take and what is the format?

It includes 30 items and usually takes about 6 minutes to complete. Items are answered in a brief, fixed-response format.

How should responses be completed?

Answer each item based on typical experiences, not rare events. Select the response that best matches current functioning and avoid overthinking individual items.

How should the results be interpreted?

Scores indicate the level and pattern of obsessive-compulsive symptoms and help guide whether further evaluation is needed. Results are not sufficient by themselves for a diagnosis.

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About This Assessment

Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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Obsessive-compulsive symptoms can be difficult to identify on initial presentation, particularly when overlapping with other anxiety-related concerns. The Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI) is a brief self-report measure designed to screen for common obsessive and compulsive symptom features.

Developed by Stanley Rachman and Ray Hodgson, it consists of 30 items and typically requires about 6 minutes to complete. Responses are used to estimate the presence and relative prominence of obsessive-compulsive symptom patterns and may support clinical hypothesis generation.

The Maudsley Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory (MOCI) is intended to complement, not replace, a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation; results should be interpreted in the context of clinical interview, symptom history, functional impairment, and relevant differential considerations.

Author: Ray Hodgson, Stanley Rachman

Literature: Foa, E. B., Kozak, M. J., Salkovskis, P. M., Coles, M. E., & Amir, N. The validation of a new obsessive-compulsive disorder scale: The Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory. Psychological Assessment. 1998.; Hodgson, R. J., & Rachman, S. Obsessional-compulsive complaints. Behaviour Research and Therapy. 1977.

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