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TOOL ADDICTION
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot. Compulsive use for decision-making. Anxiety when AI is down. Cognitive outsourcing—where you've lost the habit of thinking independently.
Not another listicle. Five questions, a scored result, and a real read on your AI habits.
The patterns are different. Both are real. The quiz checks for both.
We're measuring behavioral patterns, not making a clinical judgment. If you think you need professional support, this test can help you understand what to discuss with a therapist.
Not just a score. You'll see what patterns you match and next steps specific to your result. High score? We'll point you to resources. Low score? We'll explain why you're in the clear.
No endless questions. Five scored items. The questions are designed to cut through the noise and find the real signals of dependency vs heavy use.
⚠ Medical Disclaimer
This quiz is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a medical device, clinical diagnostic tool, or substitute for professional mental health evaluation. A quiz result does not constitute a diagnosis of any behavioral or psychological condition and does not establish a patient-provider relationship.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health symptoms—including those related to AI use—consult a licensed mental health professional. Do not delay seeking professional care based on the results of this quiz.
Crisis resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 (call or text) · Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741 · psychologytoday.com
Instant score, pattern breakdown, and the category you fall into (Low Risk, Caution, Strong Attachment). Not vague. Specific to what you told us.
No generic advice. If you're Low Risk, you'll get validation. If you're in Caution, you'll get prevention strategies. If you're Strong Attachment, you'll get actionable resources.
We'll send you content matched to your risk level—not pushy, not fear-based. What actually works: validation and education that helps you understand what's happening.
Yes. The questions cover both productivity AI tools and AI companion apps. The framework looks for dependency patterns—whether that's cognitive outsourcing to ChatGPT or emotional attachment to a Character.AI character.
1–3: Low risk. Your patterns are within healthy range. 4–7: Moderate. Some dependency signals worth watching. 8+: High risk. Clear patterns that likely impact your daily life—consider deeper support at theaiaddictioncenter.com.
Standard tests don't assess AI-specific patterns: decision paralysis without AI, grief when AI companions change, cognitive atrophy from over-reliance. Those patterns don't appear in 2010-era internet addiction frameworks. This was built specifically for them.
Use it as a starting point, not a verdict. It's not a clinical diagnosis. What it reliably does: flag patterns worth taking seriously. If your score surprises you—that reaction tells you something, too.
Visit theaiaddictioncenter.com for structured resources. For AI companion-specific support, amiaddictedtochatbots.com covers that in more depth.
This quiz draws from peer-reviewed journals, institutional research, and major science publications. Primary sources only — no aggregators.