Calculated and Spontaneous Risk Taking Scale (CASPRT)

Zhang, D. C., & Smith, R. W. (2025). Development and Validation of the Calculated and Spontaneous Risk-Taking Scale (CASPRT). Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 38(3), e70020. https://doi.org/10.1002/bdm.70020 Scale resources

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Description:

Purpose		This is a self-report instrument designed to measure individual differences in risk taking on two dimensions: calculated and spontaneous styles.
Questions		12 items using 5-point (strongly disagree to strongly agree) ratings. Full scale and manual (PDF download)
Sub-scales		2: Calculated and Spontaneous style
Domain		Risk Attitude: Measures of Risk Attitude
Sample items		I am willing to take risks after careful consideration of the potential outcomes. (Calculated) I find it difficult to resist the urge to take risks. (Spontaneous)

References:

Scale:
Zhang, D. C., & Smith, R. W. (2025). Development and Validation of the Calculated and Spontaneous Risk-Taking Scale (CASPRT). Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 38(3), e70020. https://doi.org/10.1002/bdm.70020

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