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Compulsive Buying Disorder Test (Oniomania)
63 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 17 clinical frameworks·5 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
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This test is about the cycle of compulsive buying: the urge that occupies your mind beforehand, the relief during and just after, the pile-up of unnecessary objects sometimes hidden away, and what it ends up costing — budget, relationship, work. The report places each of these four stages, and the point in the loop where you stand.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 63 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.
We'd also suggest reading the book The Practical CBT Guide, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
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Compulsive Buying Disorder Test (Oniomania) — a 63-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test looks at the cycle of compulsive buying: the urge beforehand, the relief, the pile-up of unnecessary objects and what it ends up costing. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 17 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This test covers oniomania, compulsive buying, which is defined by a loop: an urge that rises and occupies the mind, a settling obtained at the moment of paying, objects piling up unused — often hidden — and loss of control despite repeated resolutions. Then come the consequences: debt, guilt, tension with the people close by. Buying things for pleasure belongs to no disorder. The questionnaire draws on the work devoted to impulse-control disorders and on compulsive buying scales. Depending on where in the loop the weight gathers, the report points differently: reshaping access to purchase, or work on the relief being sought.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
- ●Your reading of your relationship with buying- The way you explain your current relationship with buying, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty and does not produce a level: it collects a starting reading.
- ●Urge and desire to buy- The rising of an irresistible urge to buy, preoccupation and craving preceding the act.
- ●Relief and reward- Pleasure, soothing, or excitement felt during and after the purchase (reinforcement).
- ●Unnecessary purchases and accumulation- Buying items that are not needed, accumulation, concealment, and post-purchase regret.
- ●Loss of control and consequences- Inability to limit purchases, financial and relational impact, guilt.
- ●Readiness to Change- Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
Reference frameworks and authors
- based on Compulsive Buying Scale (CBS) (Faber & O'Guinn, 1992)
Why take this test?
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This test is about the cycle of compulsive buying: the urge that occupies your mind beforehand, the relief during and just after, the pile-up of unnecessary objects sometimes hidden away, and what it ends up costing — budget, relationship, work. The report places each of these four stages, and the point in the loop where you stand.
The questionnaire explores 5 areas: Your reading of your relationship with buying, Urge and desire to buy, Relief and reward, Unnecessary purchases and accumulation, Loss of control and consequences. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
Dimensions explored
These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.
Your reading of your relationship with buying
The way you explain your current relationship with buying, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty and does not produce a level: it collects a starting reading.
Urge and desire to buy
The rising of an irresistible urge to buy, preoccupation and craving preceding the act.
Relief and reward
Pleasure, soothing, or excitement felt during and after the purchase (reinforcement).
Unnecessary purchases and accumulation
Buying items that are not needed, accumulation, concealment, and post-purchase regret.
Loss of control and consequences
Inability to limit purchases, financial and relational impact, guilt.
Readiness to Change
Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 63 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Your reading of your relationship with buying, Urge and desire to buy, Relief and reward, Unnecessary purchases and accumulation, Loss of control and consequences. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
How long does this test take?
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The test contains 63 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire draws on 5 dimensions from recognized psychological frameworks (Your reading of your relationship with buying, Urge and desire to buy, Relief and reward…). It's a self-assessment tool for reflection, not a clinical diagnostic instrument: it has not undergone formal psychometric validation (sample, reliability coefficient) and does not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is this test for?
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Read this test’s introduction and dimensions to check whether they match your situation. Answer from the perspective specified in the instructions.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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