Scale Analysis

The Phobic Stimuli Response Scale [PSRS-46] is a 46-item self-report scale that measures five subtypes of common phobic fears: blood-injection (trypanophobia), physical injury (traumatophobia), social (social phobia), animal (zoophobia), and restriction (claustrophobia). The PSRS assesses the “cognitive and emotional components of the fear response.” It is useful for monitoring the symptoms of any of the above phobias over time.

Purpose

The Phobic Stimuli Response Scale is a vital tool used in psychology and clinical research to measure the severity of reactions to phobic stimuli. It serves purposes such as assessment, treatment planning, research, outcome evaluation, and understanding phobic reactions.

Scale Calibration

The PSRS-46 consists of 46 items. The scoring of the items is carried out as follows:
1 = strongly disagree,
2 = disagree,
3 = agree,
4 = strongly agree.

References

Cutshall, C. & Watson, D. (2004). The Phobic Stimuli Response Scales: A new self-report measure of fear. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 42, 1193-1201.
Ashton, M. C., Lee, K., Visser, B. A., & Pozzebon, J. A. (2008). Phobic tendency within the five-factor and HEXACO models of personality structure. Journal of Research in Personality, 42(3).
Cutshall, C. & Watson, D. (2004). The Phobic Stimuli Response Scales: A new self-report measure of fear. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 42, 1193-1201.