Behavioral Curiosity Measure

Behavioral Curiosity Measure

INSTRUCTIONS

Please rate the following statements based on how you feel right now.
Responses are measured on a 1-7 scale from “Not at all” to “Extremely.”

ITEMS

State Interest-Based Epistemic Curiosity

  1. I feel like exploring new ideas.

  2. I feel like learning about subjects that are unfamiliar to me.

  3. I would find it fascinating to learn new information right now.

  4. I would like to find out more about the topics I read about.
    OR
    I feel like engaging with thought-provoking topics.

  5. I feel like discussing abstract concepts.

State Deprivation-Based Epistemic Curiosity

  1. I feel frustrated by not having more information.

  2. I feel great pressure to gain new information.

  3. I have the sense that I won’t be able to rest until I get more answers.

  4. I feel an aversive sense of uncertainty.

  5. I have a strong, nagging sensation that I am missing an important piece of information.

Citation

If using this scale in your research, please cite as follows:

Gross, M. E., Martini, D., & Schooler, J. W. (2023). Can viewing films promote creative thinking styles? Examining the complex roles of personality and meaning-making. Creativity Research Journal, 35(2), 154-168.

This scale was validated in Gross, Martini, and Schooler’s (2023) research published in the Creativity Research Journal.

Scoring

The Interest Subscale is averaged to form the State Interest-Based Epistemic Curiosity Scale.
Note: Item 4 may be adapted based on the state manipulation being used. If no manipulation is applied, Option B may be used.

The Deprivation Subscale is averaged to form the State Deprivation-Based Epistemic Curiosity Scale.