UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale – UPPS-P

I have a reserved and cautious attitude toward life.

I have trouble controlling my impulses.

I generally seek new and exciting experiences and sensations.

I generally like to see things through to the end.

When I am very happy, I can’t seem to stop myself from doing things that can have bad consequences.

My thinking is usually careful and purposeful.

I have trouble resisting my cravings (for food, cigarettes, etc.).

I'll try anything once.

I tend to give up easily.

When I am in great mood, I tend to get into situations that could cause me problems.

I am not one of those people who blurt out things without thinking.

I often get involved in things I later wish I could get out of.

I like sports and games in which you have to choose your next move very quickly.

Unfinished tasks really bother me.

When I am very happy, I tend to do things that may cause problems in my life.

I like to stop and think things over before I do them.

When I feel bad, I will often do things I later regret in order to make myself feel better now.

I would enjoy water skiing.

Once I get going on something I hate to stop.

I tend to lose control when I am in a great mood.

I don't like to start a project until I know exactly how to proceed.

Sometimes when I feel bad, I can’t seem to stop what I am doing even though it is making me feel worse.

I quite enjoy taking risks.

I concentrate easily.

When I am really ecstatic, I tend to get out of control.

I would enjoy parachute jumping.

I finish what I start.

I tend to value and follow a rational, "sensible" approach to things.

When I am upset I often act without thinking.

Others would say I make bad choices when I am extremely happy about something.

I welcome new and exciting experiences and sensations, even if they are a little frightening and unconventional.

I am able to pace myself so as to get things done on time.

I usually make up my mind through careful reasoning.

When I feel rejected, I will often say things that I later regret.

Others are shocked or worried about the things I do when I am feeling very excited.

I would like to learn to fly an airplane.

I am a person who always gets the job done.

I am a cautious person.

It is hard for me to resist acting on my feelings.

When I get really happy about something, I tend to do things that can have bad consequences.

I sometimes like doing things that are a bit frightening.

I almost always finish projects that I start.

Before I get into a new situation I like to find out what to expect from it.

I often make matters worse because I act without thinking when I am upset.

When overjoyed, I feel like I can’t stop myself from going overboard.

I would enjoy the sensation of skiing very fast down a high mountain slope.

Sometimes there are so many little things to be done that I just ignore them all.

I usually think carefully before doing anything.

Before making up my mind, I consider all the advantages and disadvantages.

When I am really excited, I tend not to think of the consequences of my actions.

In the heat of an argument, I will often say things that I later regret.

I would like to go scuba diving.

I tend to act without thinking when I am really excited.

I always keep my feelings under control.

When I am really happy, I often find myself in situations that I normally wouldn’t be comfortable with.

I would enjoy fast driving.

When I am very happy, I feel like it is ok to give in to cravings or overindulge.

Sometimes I do impulsive things that I later regret.

I am surprised at the things I do while in a great mood.