Theorists

Marvin Zuckerman – 1928 2018

A comprehensive academic examination of Marvin Zuckerman's life, sensation seeking theory, psychobiology of personality, and...

November 7, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
Dictionary

Arousal Theory: The Biology of Motivation

Arousal theory posits that individuals are intrinsically motivated to achieve and maintain an optimal level...

November 7, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
Scales

Human Sexuality Questionnaire

The Human Sexuality Questionnaire (HSQ), developed by Marvin Zuckerman, is a comprehensive psychometric instrument assessing...

October 1, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
Scales

Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale

The Sexual Sensation Seeking Scale (SSSS), developed by Seth C. Kalichman, is a 10-item psychometric...

September 30, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
Scales

UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale (UPPS-P)

A comprehensive academic guide to the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale, detailing its 59 items, Five-Factor...

September 28, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
Scales

Boredom Proneness Scale

A comprehensive psychometric guide to the Boredom Proneness Scale (BPS), developed by Farmer and Sundberg...

September 26, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
Scales

Do You Seek Out Sensation?

A psychometric review and complete scale items for Marvin Zuckerman's 13-item Sensation Seeking Scale –...

September 24, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
Scales

Venturesome Consumption

A comprehensive academic psychometric profile of the Venturesome Consumption (VC) scale, detailing its theoretical foundations...

September 17, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti
Scales

CCK Impulsivity Scale

The CCK Impulsivity Scale is a 40-item psychometric instrument developed by Carli Pentz and Colin...

September 16, 2026 • Dr. Mohammed Looti