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Curiosity as a Feeling of Interest Scale

(Litman & Spelberger, 2003) 4 items selected; 4-point scale--Curiosity as Interest

*Only included in Time 2 Questionnaire*

Sample Questions from Time 2 Questionnaire

• Curiosity as a Feeling of Interest (Epistemic Curiosity/Diversive) (item 37; M = .69, W = .60). It is fascinating to learn new information. (3.1. item 6)

• Curiosity as a Feeling of Interest (Epistemic Curiosity/Diversive) (item 45; M = .6739, W = .78). I enjoy exploring new ideas. (3.1. item 10)

Reference

Litman, J. A., & Spielberger, C. D. (2003). Measuring epistemic curiosity and its diversive and specific components. Journal of Personality Assessment, 80(1), 75-86.