BIS/BAS Scales.
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
- 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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