Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, IUS Test - the question form
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1. Uncertainty prevents me from holding a firm opinion.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Not very characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
2. Being uncertain means being disorganized.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Mostly uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Mostly characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
3. Uncertainty makes life unbearable.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Slightly characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
4. It is unfair not to have guarantees in life.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Rather uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Rather characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
5. I cannot relax if I do not know what will happen tomorrow.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
6. Uncertainty makes me feel uneasy, anxious, and stressed.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
7. Unforeseen events upset me greatly.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
8. It upsets me not to have all the information I need.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Slightly uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
9. Uncertainty keeps me from living a full life.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
10. I always need to look ahead to avoid surprises.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Mostly uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Mostly characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
11. Even with the best planning, a small unexpected event can ruin everything.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Slightly characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Very characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
12. When it is time to act, uncertainty paralyzes me.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
13. Being in a situation of uncertainty means that I am not perfect.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
14. When I am uncertain, I cannot move forward.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Slightly uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Mostly characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
15. When I am in an uncertain situation, I cannot function effectively.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Slightly characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Mostly characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
16. Unlike me, other people seem to always know how to live and what to do next.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Rather uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Rather characteristic of me
5 – Completely characteristic of me
17. Uncertainty makes me feel vulnerable, unhappy, or sad.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Slightly characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
18. I always want to know what the future holds for me.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Slightly characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
19. I cannot stand being taken by surprise.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
20. The slightest doubt can keep me from acting.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
21. I need to be able to plan everything in advance.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
22. Being in a state of uncertainty means I lack confidence.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Rather uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Rather characteristic of me
5 – Completely characteristic of me
23. I think it is unfair that others seem confident about their future.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
24. Uncertainty interferes with my sleep.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Not very characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Mostly characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
25. I should avoid all situations of uncertainty.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Rather uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Rather characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
26. Ambiguity in life makes me feel stressed.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Slightly characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
27. I can't stand being uncertain about my future.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Rather uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Rather characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
1. Uncertainty prevents me from holding a firm, unshakable opinion.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Mostly uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Mostly characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
2. Being uncertain means being disorganized.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
3. Uncertainty makes life unbearable.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Mostly not characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Mostly characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
4. It is unfair not to have any guarantees in life.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Not very characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Very characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
5. I cannot relax if I do not know what will happen tomorrow.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
6. Uncertainty makes me feel uneasy, anxious, and stressed.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Not very characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
7. Unforeseen events upset me a great deal.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Not very characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Very characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
8. It upsets me not to have all the information I need.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
9. Uncertainty prevents me from living a full life.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Slightly characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Mostly characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
10. I always need to look ahead to avoid surprises.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Slightly characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
11. Even with the best planning, a small unexpected event can ruin everything.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat not characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
12. When it is time to act, uncertainty paralyzes me.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Slightly characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
13. Being in an uncertain situation means that I am not perfect.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Not very characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Quite characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
14. When I am faced with uncertainty, I cannot move forward.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
15. When I am in an uncertain situation, I cannot act productively.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
16. Other people seem to know how to live their lives and what to do next.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Slightly uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Mostly characteristic of me
5 – Completely characteristic of me
17. Uncertainty makes me feel vulnerable, unhappy, or sad.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Not very characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Mostly characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
18. I always want to know what the future holds for me.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Completely characteristic of me
19. I can’t stand being taken by surprise.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
20. The slightest doubt can keep me from acting.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Mostly not characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Mostly characteristic of me
5 – Completely characteristic of me
21. I should be able to organize everything in advance.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Mostly not characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Mostly characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
22. Being in an uncertain situation means I lack confidence.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic of me, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
23. I think it is unfair that other people seem confident about their future.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Somewhat uncharacteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
24. Uncertainty keeps me from sleeping well.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Not very characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Quite characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
25. I should avoid all uncertain situations.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Mostly not characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Mostly characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
26. Ambiguity in life stresses me.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Slightly characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Somewhat characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me
27. I can't stand being uncertain about my future.
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Not very characteristic of me
3 – Sometimes characteristic, sometimes not
4 – Fairly characteristic of me
5 – Entirely characteristic of me