Measuring impulsivity in daily life: The Momentary Impulsivity Scale.

CCK Impulsivity Scale Validation

To develop a valid measure of the personality trait impulsivity, four dimensions of the trait were identified through a literature analysis; these dimensions were Sensation Seeking, Lack of Premeditation, Lack of Perseverance, and Urgency. Items based upon these dimensions were then developed and used to build a scale. To test the validity of the scale, henceforth known as the CCK scale, the sc...

The relationship of momentary anger and impulsivity to bulimic behavior.

Past research has suggested that negative affect may be a causal factor for eating disordered behaviors. More specifically, research has shown that anger appears to be one aspect of negative affect that is particularly relevant in bulimic patients. Previous studies have also shown that the relationship between negative affect and eating disordered behaviors may partially depend upon personality...

Impulsivity and psychopathy: associations between the barrett impulsivity scale and the psychopathy checklist revised.

Impulsivity is often cited as a core dysfunction in those who are high in psychopathic traits. However, both impulsivity and psychopathy are both multi-faceted constructs. We examined a 3-factor model of self-reported impulsivity (Barrett Impulsivity: BIS-11) against the 2-factor and 4-facet model of psychopathy as defined by the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R). Those high on 'secondary p...

Measuring Satisfaction with Amplification in Daily Life: the SADL scale.

OBJECTIVE To develop a self-report inventory to quantify satisfaction with hearing aids. DESIGN The inventory was developed in several stages. To determine the elements that are most important to satisfaction for most people, we conducted structured interviews and then designed a questionnaire. Hearing aid owners responded to the questionnaire, indicating the relative importance of 14 differe...

DeYoung, Impulsivity 1 Running Head: IMPULSIVITY Impulsivity as a Personality Trait