Analysis

The Sensitivity to Punishment and Sensitivity to Reward Scale (SPSRQ) was designed to assess individual differences in responsiveness to punishment and reward. These dimensions are crucial for understanding motivation, behavior, and emotional responses.
Sensitivity to Punishment refers to an individual’s tendency to react negatively or avoid situations associated with negative outcomes or disappointment.
Sensitivity to Reward refers to an individual’s tendency to respond positively or seek out situations associated with positive rewards or gratification.

Purpose

The main objective of the SPSRQ is to evaluate individual differences in the perception and response to positive and negative incentives. The data collected can be used to better understand a person’s behavior and assess psychological states.

Scoring

The SPSRQ includes statements or questions that are rated using a Likert scale (typically 5- or 7-point), where participants express the degree to which they agree or disagree with each statement. The total score is calculated by summing the responses within each subscale (Sensitivity to Punishment and Sensitivity to Reward).

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