Risk Propensity Scale (RPS)
Psychology: Social & Relationships1 sample item
About this scale
Some people are more likely to take risks than others. Some people might even enjoy taking risks. The RPS measures people's general tendency to take risks. The questionnaire has only 7 items and can be filled quickly.
Sample item(s)
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Notes
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Source & citation
Meertens, R. M. & Lion, R. (2008). Measuring an Individual’s Tendency to Take Risks: The Risk Propensity Scale. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 38 (6) , 1506-1520.
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