Maudsley Obsessive Compulsive Inventory (MOCI)

Hodgson, R. J., & Rachman, S. (1977). Obsessional-compulsive complaints. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 15(5), 389-395. doi:10.1016/0005-7967(77)90042-0


Table of Contents

Description

History of Use

References

Description:

Purpose
The MOCI was designed to assess obsessive-compulsive behavior.
Questions
30 items using true/false format
Sub-scales
4 sub-scales:
  • Checking compulsions
  • Washing/cleaning compulsions
  • Slowness
  • Doubting
Domain
  • Clinical
Psychometrics

Sample items
  • I frequently have to check things (e.g. gas or water taps, doors, etc.) several times. (Checking)
  • I am not unduly concerned about germs and diseases. (Washing/Cleaning) (reverse scored)
  • I am often late because I can't seem to get through everything on time. (Slowness)
  • I have a very strict conscience. (Doubting)

References:

Scale:

Hodgson, R. J., & Rachman, S. (1977). Obsessional-compulsive complaints. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 15(5), 389-395. doi:10.1016/0005-7967(77)90042-0

Selected Uses:
  • Brown, H. D., Kosslyn, S. M., Breiter, H. C., Baer, L. & Jenike, M. A. (1994). Can patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder discriminate between percepts and mental images? A signal detection analysis. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 103(3), 445-454. doi: 10.1037/0021-843X.103.3.445
  • Tracy, J. A., Ghose, S. S., Stecher, T., McFall, R. M., & Steinmetz, J. E. (1999).Classical conditioning in a nonclinical obsessive-compulsive population. Psychological Science, 10(1), 9-13. doi: 10.1111/1467-9280.00098
  • Aycicegi, A., Dinn, W. M., Harris, C. L. & Erkmen, H. (2003). Neuropsychological function in obsessive-compulsive disorder: effects of comorbid conditions on task performance. European Psychiatry, 18(5), 241-248. doi: 10.1016/S0924-9338(03)00065-8
  • Li, C. R. & Chen, S. (2007). Obsessive-compulsiveness and impulsivity in a non-clinical population of adolescent males and females. Psychiatry Research, 149(1-3), 129-138. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2006.05.001



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