History and Development
Who developed the CBOCI?
David A. Clark and Aaron T. Beck
How many total items are on the CBOCI?
25 items
What does it mean when an assessment like the CBOCI has high internal reliability?
It means the test items consistently measure the same construct across different samples and settings
What was the main demographic limitation of the original CBOCI research samples?
- The test was developed using a primarily white sample.
How long does the CBOCI typically take to complete?
10-15 minutes
In what year was the CBOCI published?
2002
How many subscales measure obsessions and compulsions?
14 obsession questions
11 compulsion questions
What does good test–retest stability tell us about the CBOCI?
The test produces stable results over time, showing that it measures enduring traits rather than temporary states
What ethical responsibility do counselors have when administering assessments like the CBOCI to clients from different cultural backgrounds?
- Cultural humility and awareness
- Do not pathologize behavior that is unfamiliar to you but culturally sanctioned for another person
- Make sure client understands purpose, importance and reasoning for assessment interpertations
In what types of settings is the CBOCI most commonly used?
Counseling
Research
Education
Medical/psychiatric
What was one of the primary reasons the test was developed?
To reflect DSM-IV criteria for OCD diagnosis
To assist clinicians in diagnosis and treatment planning
What is the scoring range for each item?
Obsessions = 0-42
compulsions = 0-33
total = 0-75
When the CBOCI’s scores are similar to other OCD measures, what type of validity does that demonstrate?
Convergent validity: it aligns with other instruments measuring similar symptoms.
What are some counselor behaviors recommended when administering the CBOCI to reduce client anxiety or misunderstanding?
Validation, explanation, overview and support
Can the CBOCI help identify co-morbid symptoms in anxiety or depression?
Yes
Name one chapter included in the CBOCI manual
Assessing OCD, Administration & Scoring, Case Vignettes, Development of the CBOCI, or Psychometric Properties
What are the three main scores derived from the CBOCI?
Obsession scores, compulsion scores and total scores
When the CBOCI successfully distinguishes OCD symptoms from anxiety or depression symptoms, what type of validity is being shown?
Discriminant validity: it can separate OCD features from other disorders
Besides OCD, with what other populations or conditions has the CBOCI been used?
Anxiety group, depression group, student sample and community adults
Why are sub scale ratings/patterns a useful tool in counseling practice?
They help to identify whether symptoms are primarily obsessive, compulsive or both
Allows for more accurate and individualized treatment planning and clinical understanding
What was the primary goal in developing the CBOCI?
To create a brief but comprehensive self-report tool for measuring obsessive and compulsive symptoms.
What test-user qualification level is required to administer the CBOCI?
Level B: for professionals with graduate-level training in assessment
Why is reliability and validity essential for clinicians using the CBOCI?
Because consistent and valid scores help ensure accurate diagnoses and effective treatment planning in counseling settings
Why is it important to consider cultural context when interpreting CBOCI results?
To make sure not to pathologize culturally sanctioned behavior
How does the CBOCI inform treatment planning?
It allows clinicians to understand the severity of a clients OCD as well as specific themes a person may be experiencing