Behavioral Inhibition and Activation Scale (BIS/BAS)

The Behavioral Inhibition and Activation Scales (BIS/BAS) measure behavioral inhibition (BIS) and behavioral activation (BAS). This instrument consists of one inhibitory factor (BIS scale) and three activational factors (BAS scales). The BIS scale includes items that refer to the anticipation of punishment. The BAS scales consist of items that refer to the anticipation of reward and can be divided into three components: fun seeking (BAS-Fun), reward responsiveness (BAS-Reward), and drive (BAS-Drive).

In Generation R, the BIS/BAS was used to assess individual differences in personality dimensions that reflect the sensitivity of two motivational systems, the aversive and appetitive system. We collected information on the Behavioral Inhibition Scale (7 items) and Behavioral Activation System (Drive: 4 items, Fun Seeking: 4 items and Reward responsiveness: 5 items). Items were rated on a 4-point Likert scale.

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  • Generation R

  • 17-18 years
    •   CC
    17.0 - 18.0 years   From 2020-10-01 (ongoing)
    Mode of collection SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Analysis unit Individual
    Instrument name Behavioral Inhibition and Activation Scale (BIS/BAS)
    Measure name Risk taking tendency
    References
    Carver, C. S., & White, T. L. (1994). Behavioral inhibition, behavioral activation, and affective responses to impending reward and punishment: The BIS/BAS Scales. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 67(2), 319–333. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.67.2.319
    Franken, I. H. A., Muris, P., & Rassin, E. (2005). Psychometric Properties of the Dutch BIS/BAS Scales. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 27(1), 25–30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10862-005-3262-2
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