Impulsivity Scale for Children (ISC)
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). Of course, some level of impulsiveness is normal in children and adults, after all, we make many decisions quickly and automatically. That said, there is variability in the level of impulsiveness, and that is exactly what tests such as the DSIS-C measure.
Sample item(s)
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Notes
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Source & citation
Tsukayama, E., Duckworth, A.L. & Kim, B. (2013). Domain-specific impulsivity in school-age children. Developmental Science, 16 , 879-893.
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