Barratt's Impulsiveness scale (BIS)
Psychology: Personality1 sample item
About this scale
Impulsiveness refers to the state of mind in which one makes decisions without much thinking. A good example of this is an impulse buy (buying something you later realise you do not really need). Barratt's impulsiveness scale is a popular measure of impusiveness.
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Impulsiveness
Barratt's impulsiveness scale
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