Questionnaire on Sensitivity to Punishment and Reward in Children Test - the question form
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1. The prospect of receiving a reward strongly motivates your child to do things.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
2. My child prefers not to ask for something unless he or she is sure to get it.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
3. My child often does things in order to be praised.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
4. My child is often afraid of new or unexpected situations.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
5. Your child likes to be the center of attention.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
6. My child is shy.
1 - Strongly disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Neither agree nor disagree
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly agree
7. When your child is with a group of peers, he or she tries to appear the smartest or the funniest.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
8. My child usually avoids showing their abilities because they are afraid of feeling embarrassed.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
9. When your child gets what he or she wants, he or she feels excited and enthusiastic.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
10. In a group of other children, my child finds it hard to think of what to say.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
11. My child does many things to gain approval.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
12. Whenever possible, your child avoids unfamiliar places.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
13. The opportunity to achieve social status motivates your child to act, even if it means not playing by the rules.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
14. My child often worries about something he or she has said or done.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
15. Usually, your child prefers to do things for which they will receive an immediate reward.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
16. It is difficult for my child to talk to people they do not know.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
17. Your child often finds it difficult to resist the temptation to do things that are forbidden.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
18. My child generally avoids speaking in a group of other children.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
19. My child likes to compete and does everything possible to win.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
20. My child could do more if they were not afraid.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
21. It is very hard for your child to stop having fun.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
22. Compared with other children of the same age, my child is afraid of many things.
1 - Strongly disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Neither agree nor disagree
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly agree
23. Sometimes your child does things for an immediate reward.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
24. My child often avoids favorite activities to avoid being rejected by others or getting their disapproval.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
25. My child finds it hard to stay focused on a task when there is something more appealing to do.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
26. My child often avoids doing things they like because they are afraid of feeling embarrassed.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
27. My child is willing to take risks to obtain a reward.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
28. If your child thinks that something unpleasant is going to happen, they start to worry a lot.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
29. My child likes to compete.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
30. Criticism and scolding hurt your child a lot.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
31. My child would like to be a socially important person.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
32. My child likes to show off their physical abilities, even if it could be dangerous.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
33. My child seeks excitement and new experiences.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
1. The prospect of receiving a reward strongly motivates your child to do things.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
2. My child prefers not to ask for something if they are not sure they will get it.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
3. My child often does different things in order to be praised.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
4. Your child is often afraid of new or unexpected situations.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
5. My child likes to be the center of attention.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
6. My child is shy.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
7. When your child is with a group of peers, they try to come across as the smartest or the funniest.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
8. My child usually avoids showing what they can do because they are afraid of being embarrassed.
1 - Strongly disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Neither agree nor disagree
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly agree
9. When your child gets what they want, they feel excited and enthusiastic.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
10. In a group of other children, my child finds it difficult to think of what to say.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
11. My child does many things to gain approval.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
12. Whenever possible, your child avoids unfamiliar places.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
13. The possibility of gaining social status motivates your child to act, even if it means not playing by the rules.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
14. My child often feels upset about something he or she has said or done.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
15. Typically, your child prefers to do things for which they will receive an immediate reward.
1 - Strongly disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Neither agree nor disagree
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly agree
16. My child finds it difficult to talk to people they do not know.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
17. My child often finds it hard to resist the temptation to do things that are forbidden.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
18. My child generally avoids speaking in a group of other children.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
19. My child likes to compete and does everything possible to win.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
20. My child could do more if he or she were not afraid.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
21. My child finds it very difficult to stop having fun.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
22. Compared with other children of the same age, my child is afraid of many things.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
23. Sometimes your child does things to get an immediate reward.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
24. My child often avoids activities they enjoy to avoid being rejected by others or disapproved of.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
25. My child finds it difficult to stay focused on a task when there is a more appealing activity available.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
26. My child often avoids doing things they enjoy because they are afraid of feeling embarrassed.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
27. My child is willing to take risks to obtain a reward.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
28. If your child thinks something unpleasant is going to happen, they become very worried.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
29. My child likes to compete.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
30. Criticism and scolding hurt your child a lot.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
31. My child would like to be a socially important person.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
32. My child likes to show off their physical abilities, even if it could be dangerous.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree
33. Your child seeks excitement and new experiences.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neither agree nor disagree
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree