Need for Arousal
Figner, B., Mackinlay, R. J., Wilkening, F., & Weber, E. U. (2009). Affective and deliberative processes in risky choice: Age differences in risk taking in the Columbia Card Task. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 35(3), 709-730. doi: 10.1037/a0014983
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The measure:
Figner et al (2009) Need for Arousal scale.pdf
For more information, contact
Bernd Figner.
Description:
Purpose
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The Need for Arousal measure was designed to assess individuals' preferred levels of arousal or novel stimulation.
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Questions
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8 items using graphic ratings scales that range from 1 to 100 (1 = doesn't apply at all to 100 = applies very much)
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Sub-scales
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N/A
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Domain
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Psychometrics
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Sample items
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- I like a lot of variety.
- I often position myself in an exciting/dangerous situation on purpose.
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References:
Scale:
Figner, B., Mackinlay, R. J., Wilkening, F., & Weber, E. U. (2009). Affective and deliberative processes in risky choice: Age differences in risk taking in the Columbia Card Task. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 35(3), 709-730. doi: 10.1037/a0014983
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