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
The measure: Figner et al (2009) Need for Arousal scale.pdf
For more information, contact Bernd Figner.


Table of Contents


Description


History of Use


References


Description:

Purpose

The Need for Arousal measure was designed to assess individuals' preferred levels of arousal or novel stimulation.
Questions

8 items using graphic ratings scales that range from 1 to 100 (1 = doesn't apply at all to 100 = applies very much)
Sub-scales

N/A
Domain


Psychometrics


Sample items

  • I like a lot of variety.
  • I often position myself in an exciting/dangerous situation on purpose.

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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