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Body Image Questionnaire

Do you find yourself spending a lot of time worrying about your appearance, to the point where it may be affecting your daily life and causing distress?

Mark Travers, Ph.D.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D.

July 6, 2023

Mark Travers, Ph.D., is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, responsible for new client intake and placement. Mark received his B.A. in psychology, magna cum laude, from Cornell University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder. His academic research has been published in leading psychology journals and has been featured in The New York Times and The New Yorker, among other popular publications. He is a regular contributor for Forbes and Psychology Today, where he writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning. Click here to schedule an initial consultation with Mark or another member of the Awake Therapy team. Or, you can drop him a note here.

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition that causes people to judge their own physical appearance unfairly. People who suffer from the condition may engage in repetitive and compulsive behaviors, including seeking cosmetic surgery, in an attempt to alleviate their anxiety about their appearance.

The Cosmetic Procedure Screening Scale, or COPS, is a widely used self-report questionnaire designed to assess symptoms of BDD in cosmetic settings. In non-cosmetic settings, the scale is called the Body Image Questionnaire (BIQ).

The test consists of 9 items that cover various aspects related to appearance concerns and behaviors. These items are scored on a Likert scale, where respondents rate the frequency or severity of their experiences or thoughts. The total score on the COPS can help determine the likelihood of an individual having BDD.

You can take this test here. Please follow all of the steps to receive your results.

References: Adapted from Veale, D., Ellison, N., Werner, T., Dodhia, R., Serfaty, M., & Clarke, A. (2012). Development of a cosmetic procedure screening questionnaire (COPS) for Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 65(4), 530-532.

Step 1: Rate the following statements based on how much you agree with them on a scale of strongly disagree to strongly agree.

1. How often do you deliberately look at yourself in a mirror to check your appearance?

2. How often do you feel your features are ugly, unattractive, or 'not right'?

3. How often do your features cause you distress?

4. How often do your features lead you to avoid situations or activities?

5. How often do your features preoccupy you? That is, you think about them a lot and it is hard to stop thinking about them?

6. If you have a partner, how often do your features have an effect on your relationship with them (e.g., affectionate feelings, number of arguments, enjoying activities together, etc.)? If you do not have a partner, How often do your features have an effect on dating or developing a relationship?

7. How often do your features interfere with your ability to work or study, or your role as a homemaker? (Please rate this even if you are not working or studying; we are interested in your ability to work or study.)

8. How often do your features interfere with your social life?

9. How often do you feel like your appearance is the most important aspect of who you are?

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Step 2: Enter your age, gender, region, and first name so we can provide you with a detailed report that compares your test scores with people similar to you.

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Step 3: Check to make sure you've provided answers to all of the statements/questions above. Once you've done that, click the button below to send your responses to Awake Therapy's Lead Psychologist, Mark Travers, Ph.D. He will provide you with an overview of how you scored relative to others (all answers are anonymized and confidential to protect users' privacy). He can also answer any follow-up questions you may have.