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Spending: Habit or Compulsion?

By Steven C. Martin

The following ten question quiz is designed to explore spending habits. Answer yes or no to each question without spending too much time. There is no right or wrong answer. Answer each question and move on to the next.


1. Do you feel preoccupied with shopping and spending?

   Yes

   No

2. Do you ever feel that your shopping behaviour is excessive, inappropriate, or uncontrolled?

   Yes

   No

3. Have your shopping desires, urges, fantasies, or behaviours ever been overly time-consuming?

   Yes

   No

4. Do you go on buying binges - shopping sprees?

   Yes

   No

5. Do you buy things even when you don't need anything?

   Yes

   No

6. Do you every worry about your spending habits but still shop and spend?

   Yes

   No

7. Have you felt guilty, upset or anxious after a shopping spree?

   Yes

   No

8. Do you buy things you will never need or use?

   Yes

   No

9. Do you buy things and hide them from others?

   Yes

   No

10. Has your spending ever led to serious problems such as financial difficulties, legal problems, or relationship loss?

   Yes

   No

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