Home
Psychological tests
Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale–Shopping Version (YBOCS-SV)

Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale–Shopping Version (YBOCS-SV) Test

Understand how compulsive shopping thoughts and urges affect your life in about 2 minutes. Get a clear snapshot to guide care planning and track progress over time.

Start Online Test

Questions: 102 minutes

Hi! My name is Freudly, i am an AI therapist, I will give you an interpretation of the test after you complete it.

08:30

October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
Material has been updated

October 2, 2025
Material has been published

19733 views

1149 completions

990 likes

Scale Explorer

How the Scales are Structured

example score

8/20

Thoughts (T)

Measures how frequent and intense intrusive shopping-related thoughts are and how much they interfere with daily functioning.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 6: Low | 7 – 13: Moderate | 14 – 20: High

A score of 8 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting intrusive shopping thoughts are present at a noticeable level but not at the most severe end of the scale.

example score

21/40

Compulsive Buying Behavior Scale (CBBS)

Measures the severity of compulsive buying thoughts and behaviors and their impact on control and functioning.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 5: Low | 6 – 15: Moderate | 16 – 40: High

A score of 21 falls in the High range, suggesting more frequent or intense compulsive buying urges with greater difficulty controlling spending and potential negative consequences.

example score

10/20

Behavior (B)

Measures the frequency and controllability of compulsive buying behaviors and how strongly they drive purchasing actions.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 6: Low | 7 – 13: Moderate | 14 – 20: High

A score of 10 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable compulsive buying behaviors that can be difficult to control at times.

Start Online Test

just completed the test

DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Worried frequent shoppers

44%OF USERS

People who feel their shopping urges are hard to control and want to understand how much the thoughts and behaviors are interfering with daily life.

People in therapy

33%OF USERS

Clients working on compulsive buying who use the questions to track symptom severity and changes in control over time.

Clinicians and researchers

23%OF USERS

Mental health professionals and study teams who screen for compulsive buying symptoms and monitor treatment or research outcomes.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

RESULTS YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE

What You’ll See After You Finish the Test

Scale Results
— Explained Clearly

Your scores across each test scale, translated into plain, usable insights. Not just numbers, but what they actually mean for your daily life, emotional state, and overall well-being.

AI-Powered
Interpretation

A structured, clinically grounded explanation. Our AI analyzes patterns and relationships between scales to provide a coherent interpretation — without alarmist language.

Statistical
Comparison

See how you compare to others. Your scores are placed in a statistical context, showing percentiles and trends based on anonymized platform data to help you understand what`s typical.

Practical
Recommendations

Actionable guidance tailored to your profile. Receive clear, realistic suggestions you can apply immediately — focused on coping, self-regulation, and realistic next steps.

AI-Detected
Insights

Key patterns you might not notice on your own. Surfacing subtle connections in your responses that help you better understand what may be driving your current results.

Discuss with
an AI Psychologist

Clarify, reflect, and explore right away. Talk through your outcomes, ask questions, and explore meanings in a calm, non-diagnostic dialogue environment.

Start Online Test

Used in 52+ countries

Benchmarking

See How You Compare

Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.

Thoughts (T)

Average

10.3

Normal range

6.9 — 13.8

min.

max.

majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Compulsive Buying Behavior Scale (CBBS)

Average

21.6

Normal range

15.5 — 27.6

min.

max.

majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Behavior (B)

Average

7.7

Normal range

4.2 — 11.2

min.

max.

majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

Start Online Test

Featured On

Rated 4.8/5 by Our Customers

“Freudly really helped me discover parts of my personality I hadn’t noticed before. It strengthened the areas where I needed to grow and made me feel more grounded and confident in the parts that already worked well.”

— Emma C., US

“I wanted to understand how serious my ADHD is, and now I finally do. I also realized I need to work on my self-esteem. It has been low for a long time, and that makes daily life harder than it should be.”

— Mateo R., CA

“Reading each question felt like someone really understood me. Even though I’ve already dealt with much of this, reflecting still helped me learn something new about myself.”

— Caroline F., US

“The process is simple. The test covers everything you need, and you’ll get a clear breakdown of your results. For just a few dollars, it’s a great value.”

— Klara N., CZ

“I kept thinking there might be a small chance, but now I know for sure. The questions were easy to understand, and the whole process was straightforward.”

— Bruno M., BR

“I really enjoyed this experience. I learned a lot, and it helped me make sense of my thoughts and the feeling I’ve had for a long time that I may have grown up with undiagnosed ADHD.”

— Alice B., FR

“Great platform — the insights were genuinely meaningful!”

— Daniel W., DE

“Everything was easy to follow. The tools you get at the end are genuinely helpful for self-growth, and the price is very reasonable. I really appreciate that.”

— Sofia M., ES

“Surprisingly accurate — honestly didn’t expect it to nail things so well.”

— Adir B., IL

“There are lots of different tests to pick from, and the price is surprisingly low for how much insight you get.”

— Olivia W., CA

“I was pleasantly surprised when I read the results. It was as if someone had sorted out my messy thoughts and given me useful tips to help me speak with more confidence.”

— Grace O., IE

“It was really solid, very detailed, and it actually helped me make sense of a lot of things.”

— Carla T., TT

“I was really impressed with the report. It was clear, thoughtful, and it reflected things I’ve been noticing about myself.”

— Jade H., US

“The questions made me think deeply and helped me become more self-aware.”

— Brooke S., US

“Reading through most of the questions made me feel understood. Although I’ve already worked through some of these issues, the questions still gave me useful insights and helped me learn more about myself.”

— Ryan M., US

“I usually take one or two tests each month, and this has become a good way for me to see how I’m doing.”

— Lucas W., US

“Most of the time, my results are in the 90 to 98th percentile compared to others. It really makes me feel like there’s something unique about me.”

— Ethan C., US

“I tried out some of the AI’s suggestions, and to be honest, they worked much better than I thought they would. Maybe this thing really is smarter than me.”

— Reece D., AU

Trusted by 22k+ Users Worldwide

CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Any questions left?

What does this scale measure?

It measures the severity of obsessive thoughts about buying and the extent of compulsive purchasing behaviors. It focuses on time spent, distress, interference, resistance, and control.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 2 minutes. The scale includes 10 items.

What time period should be considered when answering?

Responses should reflect the past 7 days unless otherwise specified by the administrator. If symptoms vary, rate the most typical level during that period.

How should responses be selected?

Choose the option that best matches the usual intensity or frequency of the symptom. If uncertain between two options, select the higher severity rating.

How are results used?

Scores are used to describe symptom severity and to identify areas needing clinical attention. They may also be used to monitor change over time during treatment.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale for Compulsive Buying, YBOCS-SV Test

Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale–Shopping Version (YBOCS-SV) Test

addiction financial behavior ocd shopaholism

This instrument evaluates the severity of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors related to shopping. The Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale–Shopping Version (YBOCS-SV) is adapted from the Yale-Brown framework to quantify symptom burden and related functional impact.

The measure contains 10 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Items assess key dimensions such as time occupied by shopping-related obsessions/urges, interference, distress, resistance, and perceived control.

Scores can support clinical characterization and symptom monitoring over time, including treatment response and change in compulsive buying features. The Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale–Shopping Version (YBOCS-SV) is attributed to Monahan and Goodman.

Author: Goodman, W., Monahan, P.

Literature: Monahan, P., Black, D. W., & Gabel, J. Reliability and validity of a scale to measure change in persons with compulsive buying. Psychiatry Research. 1996.

Test Question Form