Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, IAS Test - the question form

1. A professional who cannot give a clear answer may not know very much.

2. A good job is one where it is always clear what to do and how to do it.

3. In the long run, it is possible to achieve more by solving small, simple problems than by solving large, complex ones.

4. What is familiar is always preferable to what is unfamiliar.

5. A person who leads a calm, steady life (without many surprises or unexpected events) should really be grateful for their good fortune.

6. I prefer parties with people I know rather than parties where most people are complete strangers to me.

7. The sooner we arrive at shared values and ideals, the better.

8. People who organize their lives around a strict schedule probably deprive themselves of most of life’s pleasures.

9. I find it more interesting to work on a complex problem than to solve a simple one.

10. Often, the most interesting and inspiring people are those who are not afraid to be original and different from others.

11. People who insist on an answer of either “yes” or “no” simply do not realize how complex things really are.

12. Many of the most important decisions are based on incomplete information.

13. A good teacher is someone who makes you reflect on your outlook on life.