BIS-11 - Barratt Impulsiveness Scale
Patton et al (1995, original version), Lijffijt & Barratt (2005, Dutch version)
Goal
Measures the level of control versus impulsiveness
Scales
3 subscales: motorische impulsiviteit (doen zonder denken), cognitieve impulsiviteit (snelle, cognitieve besluiten nemen), niet-plannen (oriƫntatie in het nu).
Scores
Items are rated on a 4-point scale (1-4).
Total score: sum of all item scores.
Subscale scores: sum of item scores of relevant subscales.
Standards
3 norm categories: excessive control, normal impulsivity, high impulsivity.
Norm group: Dutch-speaking non-clinical population.
Instructions
People differ in the way they act and think in different situations. This questionnaire measures some of those ways of acting and thinking. Read each sentence carefully and tick the answer of your choice. Answer quickly and truthfully.