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Curiosity and Exploration Inventory-II (CEI-II)

Curiosity and Exploration Inventory-II (CEI-II) Test

Understand how open you are to new experiences and what drives your curiosity in about 2 minutes. Get a fast, clear snapshot that supports learning, adaptability, and personal growth.

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How the Scales are Structured

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14/25

Embracing (E)

Embracing measures how readily a person accepts novelty, uncertainty, and unexpected events in everyday life.

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Moderate

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5 – 12: Low | 13 – 17: Moderate | 18 – 25: High

A score of 14 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a generally flexible attitude toward new or unpredictable situations with some preference for familiarity at times.

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8/20

Stretching (S)

Measures motivation to seek knowledge and new experiences by actively expanding one’s horizons.

Low expansion

Moderate expansion

High expansion

4 – 9: Low expansion | 10 – 15: Moderate expansion | 16 – 20: High expansion

A score of 8 suggests a relatively low tendency to proactively seek out new experiences and broaden your horizons at the moment.

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17/50

Trait Curiosity And Exploration (TCAE)

Measures overall curiosity and the tendency to seek out and engage with new information and experiences.

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Moderate

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10 – 23: Low | 24 – 36: Moderate | 37 – 50: High

A score of 17 falls in the Low range, suggesting a relatively limited drive to explore novelty or seek new learning experiences compared with higher scores.

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Students and newcomers to a profession use it to gauge their openness to exploring fields, skills, and opportunities.

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Practitioners use it with clients to assess curiosity, motivation for change, and readiness to step beyond routine.

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Embracing (E)

Average

11.3

Normal range

7.9 — 14.6

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Extension (E)

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14.3

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11.5 — 17.2

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Tendency toward curiosity and exploration (Ttcae)

Average

30.6

Normal range

23.3 — 38

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures curiosity and the tendency to seek out new information and experiences. It also reflects comfort with exploring unfamiliar situations.

How long does it take to complete?

Most people complete it in about 2 minutes. It contains 10 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches typical behavior and preferences. Answer based on recent, everyday situations rather than rare events.

Are there right or wrong answers?

There are no correct answers. Accuracy depends on responding honestly and consistently.

How should results be interpreted?

Higher scores generally indicate stronger curiosity and greater willingness to explore. Results are best interpreted alongside other information rather than used as a standalone diagnosis.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

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Curiosity and Exploration Inventory-II (CEI-II) Test

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This brief self-report measure assesses individual differences in curiosity and engagement with novel experiences. The Curiosity and Exploration Inventory-II (CEI-II) is commonly used in research and clinical-adjacent settings to characterize openness to exploration and interest in new information.

Developed by T. B. Kashdan and P. J. Silvia, it consists of 10 items and typically requires about 2 minutes to complete. Items ask respondents to rate how well statements reflect their typical thoughts and behaviors related to seeking out and embracing new experiences.

Scores from the Curiosity and Exploration Inventory-II (CEI-II) can support case formulation, psychoeducational feedback, and outcome monitoring when curiosity or exploratory behavior is relevant, and should be interpreted in the context of other clinical information and the respondent’s circumstances.

Author: P. J. Silvia, T. B. Kashdan

Literature: Kashdan, T. B., Gallagher, M. W., Silvia, P. J., Winterstein, B. P., Breen, W. E., Terhar, D., & Steger, M. F. The curiosity and exploration inventory-II: Development, factor structure, and psychometrics. Journal of Research in Personality. 2009.

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