Moral Scrupulosity OCD Test
Questions: 82 · 10 minutes
1. I mentally scan for “hidden” wrongdoing (e.g., bias, selfishness, manipulation) after everyday interactions.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
2. Moral worries take up so much mental energy that I have trouble focusing on tasks.
Never
Rarely
Frequently
Nearly constantly
3. I feel anxious that others will discover I’m secretly a “bad” person.
Not at all
A little
A lot
Extremely
4. I have recurring fears that I crossed a moral line and can't be sure I didn't.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
5. Unwanted thoughts that I might be a ""bad"" person pop into my mind.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
6. I frequently worry that a past mistake defines me as a bad person.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
7. I delay decisions because I feel I must be 100% certain the choice is morally correct.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
8. I frequently feel unsure whether I made the morally ""right"" choice when there were multiple options.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
9. Concerns about being a “bad person” cause me significant anxiety or distress.
Not at all true for me
Slightly true for me
Mostly true for me
Very true for me
10. I experience strong physical anxiety (e.g., racing heart, tension) when I worry I acted immorally.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
11. I repeatedly doubt whether I gave people fair treatment (e.g., equal respect, equal consideration).
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
12. I spend so much time reviewing what I said or did that it disrupts my day.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Most days
13. I feel distressed when I can’t remember details clearly, because it makes it harder to prove I did nothing wrong.
Not at all
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
14. I delay decisions because I’m afraid of making the “wrong” or unethical choice.
Never
Occasionally
Often
Very often
15. I repeatedly question whether a decision I made was morally acceptable.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
16. I frequently doubt whether I apologized enough or made things right after a possible mistake.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
17. I worry repeatedly that I might have lied or misled someone, even in small ways.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
18. My relationships are strained because I seek reassurance about whether I did something wrong.
Not at all true
A little true
Mostly true
Very true
19. I repeatedly question whether something I said was harmful or offensive, even if others seemed fine.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
20. I repeatedly doubt whether I met my moral responsibilities (e.g., being supportive, being considerate).
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
21. I often have thoughts that I should confess or disclose something because I might have done wrong.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
22. I ask others to judge whether what I did was wrong, even after I’ve already asked before.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
23. Unwanted thoughts question whether I deserve good things because of something ""wrong"" I did.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
24. I have repeated doubts about whether I acted ethically in a recent situation.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
25. I ask for reassurance from multiple sources (different people or forums) because one answer doesn’t feel enough.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
26. I repeatedly worry that I committed a serious wrongdoing and have forgotten or missed it.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
27. I redo tasks (e.g., emails, forms, messages) to ensure I didn’t mislead, offend, or act unfairly.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
28. I feel driven to confess or “set things right,” and it disrupts my responsibilities.
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Nearly always
29. I avoid certain situations or activities because I’m worried I might act immorally.
Not at all
A little
Quite a bit
Extremely
30. I repeatedly check that I was honest enough (or not too honest) to feel morally “in the clear.”
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
31. I frequently worry that I failed to prevent harm when I ""should have"" done more.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
32. I feel depressed or hopeless because I believe I can never be “good enough” morally.
Not at all
A little
Quite a bit
Extremely
33. I avoid situations where I might make a morally questionable choice, even if the risk is small.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
34. I replay past conversations or actions in my mind to decide whether I acted morally “wrong.”
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
35. I have unwanted doubts about whether my intentions were selfish or cruel.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
36. I mentally review whether I gave the “right” amount of help, kindness, or honesty in a situation.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
37. I get intrusive fears that I am responsible for negative outcomes because I didn’t act perfectly.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
38. I repeatedly compare my behavior to rules, principles, or “what a good person would do” to reduce doubt.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
39. I seek reassurance from others that I am a good person or that I didn’t do anything unethical.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
40. When I can’t get certainty about whether I did the right thing, my distress feels unbearable.
Not at all
Somewhat
Very
Extremely
41. My distress about moral correctness makes it hard to relax or enjoy myself.
Not at all
A little
A lot
Nearly all the time
42. I confess or “come clean” about minor things to reduce guilt, even when others say it’s unnecessary.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
43. I mentally rehearse what I should have said or done to confirm I met my moral standards.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
44. I try to “neutralize” guilt by doing good deeds mainly to cancel out a feared wrongdoing.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
45. I avoid media, news, or discussions that might trigger moral doubt and lead me into rumination or checking.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
46. When I think I may have harmed someone (even unintentionally), I feel overwhelming shame.
Not at all
Mildly
Strongly
Extremely
47. Moral doubts leave me exhausted by the end of the day.
Not at all
A little
Quite a bit
Extremely
48. I have unwanted thoughts that I might be secretly manipulative or malicious.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
49. I often have intrusive thoughts accusing me of being immoral, unethical, or unkind.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
50. I find myself mentally replaying conversations to check if I said something morally wrong.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
51. I google, read, or research moral/ethical rules repeatedly to reassure myself that my behavior is acceptable.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
52. I feel driven to “fix” a moral mistake immediately (by confessing, apologizing, or making amends) even when it might not be needed.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
53. I get stuck on doubts about whether I consented to or participated in something morally wrong.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
54. I repeatedly evaluate whether I enjoyed something “too much” or for the “wrong reasons” to reassure myself I’m not bad.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
55. I get intrusive fears that I may have harmed someone (emotionally, socially, or physically) without meaning to.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
56. I find it hard to be present with friends or family because I’m preoccupied with guilt or self-judgment.
Not at all
A little
Quite a bit
Extremely
57. Unwanted thoughts make me question whether my feelings (e.g., anger, jealousy) mean I'm morally flawed.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
58. I have recurring doubts about whether I broke a rule or norm in a way that makes me ""bad.""
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
59. I rewrite or reword what I say because I’m afraid my words could be interpreted as unethical or harmful.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
60. I have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep because I’m replaying moral concerns in my mind.
Never
Occasionally
Frequently
Most nights
61. My moral worries cause me to overexplain or apologize repeatedly, which creates problems in social situations.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
62. I ask others to reassure me about my motives (e.g., that I wasn’t being manipulative, lazy, or selfish).
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
63. I frequently fear that I benefited unfairly at someone else’s expense.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
64. My moral concerns lead me to withdraw from people to avoid the chance of doing something wrong.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
65. My moral worries interfere with my ability to complete tasks efficiently because I keep second-guessing.
Not at all
A little
A lot
Extremely
66. I have unwanted doubts that I exploited someone, even unintentionally.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
67. After social interactions, I spend a long time analyzing whether I was fair, honest, or kind enough.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Nearly every time
68. I have recurring doubts about whether I was honest ""enough"" or fully transparent.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
69. I feel “stuck” or unable to move on until I’m certain I’m morally in the clear.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
70. My moral self-doubt keeps me from taking opportunities (speaking up, applying, trying new things).
Not at all
A little
Moderately
A great deal
71. I feel intense guilt that is hard to shake, even after minor or unintentional mistakes.
Not at all
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
72. I repeatedly recall my memories to check whether I might have done something unethical and forgotten it.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
73. I ask people if they are upset with me to relieve fear that I did something wrong.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
74. I have intrusive fears that I violated my values, even when I can't point to clear evidence.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
75. My moral fears interfere with my schoolwork, job performance, or productivity.
Not at all
Mildly
Moderately
Severely
76. When I feel uncertain about morality, I can’t stop thinking about it until I feel “sure.”
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
77. I avoid taking responsibility (or avoid speaking up) because I fear being blamed for a moral mistake.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
78. I check messages, posts, or past actions to make sure I didn’t violate my values or hurt anyone.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
79. I repeatedly check my intentions (e.g., “Was I trying to be selfish?”) to feel certain I was morally okay.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
80. I miss deadlines or run late because I’m caught up in moral checking or mental reviewing.
Never
Rarely
Often
Very often
81. I repeatedly apologize to relieve fear that I harmed someone or acted badly.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
82. I avoid making normal everyday choices (purchases, comments, posts) because of fear they might be unethical.
Not at all
A little
Moderately
Extremely