How to score the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale?

Scoring Instructions:

1. Each item is rated on a 4-point scale:

0 = Never

1 = Rarely

2 = Sometimes

3 = Frequently

2. The total score is the sum of the scores for all 24 items.

3. The total score can range from 0 to 72.

4. A higher score indicates more severe social anxiety.

5. A score of 40 or above suggests the presence of a social anxiety disorder.