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Self-regulation and positive traits

BIS/BAS Scales.

BIS/BAS

What it measures
Reinforcement-sensitivity traits - Behavioral Inhibition System sensitivity (punishment/anxiety) and Behavioral Activation System sensitivity, with BAS subscales Drive, Fun Seeking, and Reward Responsiveness
Length and format
24 (20 scored plus 4 fillers). 4-pt Likert (strongly agree to strongly disagree) (self-report questionnaire)
Language versions
35+ langs approx incl. ES, DE, IT, NL, FR, PT, ZH, JA, KO, TR, PL, RU, EL, FA
Normative data
No normative data held in our reference library for this instrument. That is a statement about our library, not about the published literature.
Licence
open with attribution

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Reference
Carver CS, White TL. Behavioral inhibition, behavioral activation, and affective responses to impending reward and punishment: the BIS/BAS scales. J Pers Soc Psychol. 1994;67(2):319-333.

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