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Curiosity as a Feeling of Deprivation Scale

(Litman & Jimerson, 2004) 9 items selected; 4-point scale--Curiosity as Deprivation in Intolerance, Competence, Problem Solving

*Only included in Time 2 Questionnaire*

Sample Questions from Time 2 Questionnaire

• Curiosity as a Feeling of Deprivation-Intolerance (item 18; .37). It gets on my nerves when I am close to solving a problem but I can’t figure it out. (3.1. item 5)

• Curiosity as a Feeling of Deprivation-Intolerance (item 12; .56). It troubles me when there doesn’t seem to be a reasonable solution to a problem. (3.1. item 9)

• Curiosity as a Feeling of Deprivation-Competence (item 20; .73). I don’t like not knowing, so I try to learn about complex topics. (3.1. item 3)

• Curiosity as a Feeling of Deprivation-Competence (item 9; .54). It is important to feel knowledgeable. (3.1. item 7)

• Curiosity as a Feeling of Deprivation-Problem Solving (item 19; .72). Seeing a problem, I can’t rest without knowing the answer. (3.1. item 4)

• Curiosity as a Feeling of Deprivation-Problem Solving (item 41; .70). I brood (think persistently) for a long time to solve a problem. (3.1. item 8)

Reference

Litman, J. A., & Jimerson, T. L. (2004). The measurement of curiosity as a feeling of deprivation. Journal of Personality Assessment, 82(2). 147-157.