Development of a sensation-seeking scale.

Abstract

This article reports the development of a Sensation Seeking Scale (SSS) designed to quantify the construct: “optimal stimulation level.” Items were written, using the construct as a guide, and given to undergraduates. The items were factor analyzed. A general factor was found and the item-factor cor

Keywords

PsychologySensation seekingSensationScale (ratio)Clinical psychologyApplied psychologySocial psychologyPersonalityCognitive psychology

MeSH Terms

AnxietyAnxiety DisordersDepressionFactor AnalysisStatisticalHumansPersonalityPsychological TestsSensation

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Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia US

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Year: 1964
Type: article
Volume: 28
Issue: 6
Pages: 477-482
Citations: 1069
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                                    Marvin Zuckerman, 
                                
                                    Elizabeth A. Kolin, 
                                
                                    Leah Price
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (1964). 
                            Development of a sensation-seeking scale.. 
                            Journal of Consulting Psychology
                            , 28
                            (6)
                            , 477-482.
                            https://doi.org/10.1037/h0040995
                        

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DOI: 10.1037/h0040995
PMID: 14242306

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