OCD Compulsions Test: Checking, Washing & Rituals
Assess the intensity of your compulsive behaviors
This test evaluates different forms of compulsions: checking rituals, washing and contamination, ordering and symmetry, counting and repetition.
It has 64 questions and takes about 15 min.
The detailed report places your overall score, with an interpretation of what it reveals, then analyzes each of the 5 dimensions of the test, through 12 clinical reading frameworks (attachment, schemas, cognitive…) and presents them on a radar chart. It closes with personalized recommendations, resources and exercises to help you move forward, along with the detail of your answers to each question.
Detailed report available after the test, for €2.99.
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OCD Compulsions Test: Checking, Washing & Rituals — a 64-question self-assessment, about 15 min. This test evaluates different forms of compulsions: checking rituals, washing and contamination, ordering and symmetry, counting and repetition. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report (€2.99): your score on each of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, 12 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better, not to replace a professional consultation.
About this test
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Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to rigid rules. This test explores four major types of compulsions: checking rituals, contamination-related behaviors, the need for symmetry and order, and counting and repetition rituals. Understanding your compulsions is an essential step toward regaining control of your daily life.
Dimensions assessed
- ●Checking rituals- Repetitive checking behaviors (doors, appliances, documents) to reduce anxiety.
- ●Washing and contamination- Excessive cleaning and hygiene rituals related to fear of contamination.
- ●Ordering and symmetry- Compelling need for order, symmetry, and precise alignment of objects.
- ●Counting and repetition- Mental or behavioral rituals involving counting, repeating gestures, or words.
- ●Readiness to Change- Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
Why take this test?
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Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors can be debilitating in daily life. Many people live with OCD unknowingly, confusing their rituals with simple habits. An assessment test helps recognize these patterns and consider appropriate support.
The OCD Compulsions Test: Checking, Washing & Rituals specifically evaluates 5 key dimensions: Checking rituals, Washing and contamination, Ordering and symmetry, Counting and repetition, Readiness to Change. With 64 carefully crafted questions, it provides a detailed and nuanced picture of your psychological profile in this area. The test takes approximately 15 min and can be completed at your own pace, from any device.
Whether you’re seeking personal development, considering therapy, or simply curious about yourself, this test gives you concrete and actionable results to move forward with confidence.
Daily-life situations this test explores
To help you picture what to expect before you start, here are the concrete contexts the OCD Compulsions Test: Checking, Washing & Rituals sheds light on. This is not the list of questions (you discover them when you start the test) — it is the life situations it assesses.
When leaving home
Checking the door, gas, plugs; turning back to make sure everything is locked; order or symmetry rituals to follow.
Around others
Fear of contamination, avoiding doorknobs, repeated handwashing, fear of having hurt someone without realizing.
In your thoughts
Intrusive images that impose themselves, obsessive doubts about what you did or said, need to "neutralize" through a thought or mental act.
In tidying and order
Need for objects to be exactly placed, aligned, symmetrical; intense discomfort when something is "crooked".
The actual questions are not shown here: you discover them when you start the test.
How does it work?
Take the test
Answer the 64 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 15 min.
Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay €2.99 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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.
They took this test
“ The report does a great job explaining the difference between OCD and rigid perfectionism. My perfectionism affects both my work and personal life — now I know what to work on. ”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the OCD Compulsions Test: Checking, Washing & Rituals measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Checking rituals, Washing and contamination, Ordering and symmetry, Counting and repetition, Readiness to Change. Each dimension is scored individually, giving you a detailed view of your profile rather than a single overall number.
How long does the OCD Compulsions Test: Checking, Washing & Rituals take?
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The test contains 64 questions and takes approximately 15 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 (18 pages) with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations is available for €2.99.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This test is based on established models in clinical psychology and psychometrics. It evaluates 5 dimensions (Checking rituals, Washing and contamination, Ordering and symmetry...) using validated assessment scales. However, it is a self-assessment tool and does not replace a professional clinical diagnosis.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your OCD Compulsions Test: Checking, Washing & Rituals report includes: your overall score with detailed interpretation, individual analysis of each of the 5 dimensions, a radar chart visualizing your profile, personalized recommendations for improvement, practical exercises, and additional resources.
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 the OCD Compulsions Test: Checking, Washing & Rituals for?
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This test is designed for any adult wishing to better understand their functioning in this area, whether out of curiosity, as part of a self-knowledge journey or to prepare a conversation with a professional. It is not a clinical diagnostic tool and does not replace a specialist consultation.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake the OCD Compulsions Test: Checking, Washing & Rituals 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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Your report offers a clinical reading of your profile with concrete recommendations. You can use it as material for personal reflection, to open a conversation with someone close to you, or take it to a professional (psychologist, therapist, doctor) to enrich the consultation with a structured view of your dimensions.
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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