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IUS-12

Carleton et al. (2007). Short form measuring intolerance of uncertainty across two factors: Prospective and Inhibitory.

1. 1.Unforeseen events upset me greatly.

   • [1]1 — Not at all characteristic of me
   • [2]2 — A little
   • [3]3 — Somewhat
   • [4]4 — Very
   • [5]5 — Entirely characteristic of me

2. 2.It frustrates me not having all the information I need.

   • [1]1 — Not at all characteristic of me
   • [2]2 — A little
   • [3]3 — Somewhat
   • [4]4 — Very
   • [5]5 — Entirely characteristic of me

3. 3.Uncertainty keeps me from living a full life.

   • [1]1 — Not at all characteristic of me
   • [2]2 — A little
   • [3]3 — Somewhat
   • [4]4 — Very
   • [5]5 — Entirely characteristic of me

4. 4.One should always look ahead so as to avoid surprises.

   • [1]1 — Not at all characteristic of me
   • [2]2 — A little
   • [3]3 — Somewhat
   • [4]4 — Very
   • [5]5 — Entirely characteristic of me

5. 5.A small unforeseen event can spoil everything, even with the best of planning.

   • [1]1 — Not at all characteristic of me
   • [2]2 — A little
   • [3]3 — Somewhat
   • [4]4 — Very
   • [5]5 — Entirely characteristic of me

6. 6.When it's time to act, uncertainty paralyses me.

   • [1]1 — Not at all characteristic of me
   • [2]2 — A little
   • [3]3 — Somewhat
   • [4]4 — Very
   • [5]5 — Entirely characteristic of me

7. 7.When I am uncertain, I can't function very well.

   • [1]1 — Not at all characteristic of me
   • [2]2 — A little
   • [3]3 — Somewhat
   • [4]4 — Very
   • [5]5 — Entirely characteristic of me

8. 8.I always want to know what the future has in store for me.

   • [1]1 — Not at all characteristic of me
   • [2]2 — A little
   • [3]3 — Somewhat
   • [4]4 — Very
   • [5]5 — Entirely characteristic of me

9. 9.I can't stand being taken by surprise.

   • [1]1 — Not at all characteristic of me
   • [2]2 — A little
   • [3]3 — Somewhat
   • [4]4 — Very
   • [5]5 — Entirely characteristic of me

10. 10.The smallest doubt can stop me from acting.

    • [1]1 — Not at all characteristic of me
    • [2]2 — A little
    • [3]3 — Somewhat
    • [4]4 — Very
    • [5]5 — Entirely characteristic of me

11. 11.I should be able to organise everything in advance.

    • [1]1 — Not at all characteristic of me
    • [2]2 — A little
    • [3]3 — Somewhat
    • [4]4 — Very
    • [5]5 — Entirely characteristic of me

12. 12.I must get away from all uncertain situations.

    • [1]1 — Not at all characteristic of me
    • [2]2 — A little
    • [3]3 — Somewhat
    • [4]4 — Very
    • [5]5 — Entirely characteristic of me