ASSIGNMENT

Put a check next to any statements that describe you in the present or have described you in the past.

SEXUAL ADDICTION SCREENING TEST (SAST-R V2.0)
The Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST) is designed to assist in the assessment of sexually compulsive or “addictive” behavior. Developed in cooperation with hospitals, treatment programs, private therapists and community groups, the SAST provides a profile of responses that help to discriminate between addictive and non-addictive behavior.
• To complete the test, answer each question by placing a check next to it if it is true for you.
• Although the statements are written in the present tense, if the statements have ever applied to your life, then place a check next to that item.
• Statements are considered false only if they have never been a part of your life. If in doubt, let your first reaction be your guide.
• Please complete the scoring, filling out the Core Item Scale, the Subscales and the Addictive Dimensions on the page that follows the test. Pay close attention to your results on the Core Item Scale as a score of 6 or more indicates an addiction may be present.

RELATIVE DISTRIBUTIONS OF ADDICT & NON-ADDICT SAST SCORES
This instrument has been based on screenings of tens of thousands of people. This particular version is a developmental stage revision of the instrument, so scoring may be adjusted with more research. Please be aware that clinical decisions must be made conditionally since final scoring protocols may vary. A score of 6 or more on the Core Item Scale indicates an addiction may be present.

What are your thoughts regarding the two assessment tests and your results? What did you learn about yourself?

Which statements on the two assessments do you relate to most? Why?