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Stimulus-Response Inventory of Anxiousness – S-R Inventory of Anxiousness
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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Description | The Stimulus-Response Inventory of Anxiousness (S-R Inventory of Anxiousness) was created in 1962 to measure the influence of individuals, situations, and response modes on anxiety intensity. Administered to university students, it evaluates reactions across 11 situations, ranging from innocuous to threatening, and includes 14 response options rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Developed with insights from the MMPI and Taylor’s scale, it achieves high internal consistency and moderate correlation with the Test Anxiety Questionnaire. |
| Alternate Test Names | S-R Inventory of Anxiousness |
| Author | Norman S. Endler; J. McV. Hunt; Alvin J. Rosenstein |
| Affiliation | Norman S. Endler (York University); J. McV. Hunt (University of Illinois); Alvin J. Rosenstein (Psychological Corporation) |
| Purpose | To assess the variance in anxiety responses based on individuals, situations, and response types. |
| Construct | Anxiousness Responses |
| Instrument Type | Inventory/Questionnaire |
| Reliability | Internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha): .97 (University of Illinois sample) and .95 (Penn State sample). |
| Validity | Construct validity: Correlation coefficients with the Test Anxiety Questionnaire (TAQ) were .66 (University of Illinois sample) and .44 (Penn State sample). |
| Factor Analysis | No factor analysis indicated. |
| Test Methodology | Designed to evaluate both social and non-social situations using intuitive sampling of familiar scenarios and physiological responses to ensure relevance and clarity. |
| Format | Composed of 11 situational pages, each followed by 14 response options rated on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Not at all; 5 = Much faster). |
| Number of Items | 11 situations, each accompanied by 14 response options. |
| Classification | 5100 Anxiety and Depression; 7200 Personality |
| Population Group | Human |
| Population Details | Undergraduate students |
| Age Group | Adulthood (18 yrs & older); Young Adulthood (18–29 yrs) |
| Location | United States |
| Keywords | Psychometric Properties; Stimulus-Response Inventory of Anxiousness; Test Development; Internal Consistency; Construct Validity; Anxiety; Personality Measures |
| Index Terms | Anxiety; Construct Validity; Internal Consistency; Inventories; Personality Measures; Test Construction; Test Reliability; Test Validity |
| Permissions | May use for Research/Teaching |
| Reference | Endler, N. S., Hunt, J. M., & Rosenstein, A. J. (1962). An S-R inventory of anxiousness. Psychological Monographs: General and Applied, 76(17), 1–33. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0093817. |
Stimulus–Response Inventory of Anxiousness
1. You are just starting off on a long automobile trip.
2. You are going to meet a new date.
3. You are going into a psychological experiment.
4. You are crawling along a ledge high on a mountain side.
5. You are getting up to give a speech before a large group.
6. You are going to a counseling bureau to seek help in solving a personal problem.
7. You are starting out in a sail boat onto a rough sea.
8. You are entering a competitive contest before spectators.
9. You are alone in the woods at night.
10. You are going into an interview for a very important job.
11. You are entering a final examination in an important course.
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Mohammed looti (2026). Stimulus-Response Inventory of Anxiousness. PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. Retrieved from https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/stimulus-response-inventory-of-anxiousness/
Mohammed looti. "Stimulus-Response Inventory of Anxiousness." PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES, 4 Apr. 2026, https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/stimulus-response-inventory-of-anxiousness/.
Mohammed looti. "Stimulus-Response Inventory of Anxiousness." PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES, 2026. https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/stimulus-response-inventory-of-anxiousness/.
Mohammed looti (2026) 'Stimulus-Response Inventory of Anxiousness', PSYCHOLOGICAL SCALES. Available at: https://scales.arabpsychology.com/s/stimulus-response-inventory-of-anxiousness/.
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