Barratt Impulsiveness Scale, BIS-11

Test scores

Impulsiveness
51][5271][72120][30
77
[ high level ]
1st Order Factors
Attention
][7.513.3][20][5
13
Cognitive Instability
][7.512][3
8
Motor
][11.818.2][28][7
16
Perseverance
][5.18.7][16][4
10
Self-Control
][8.815.4][24][6
18
Cognitive Complexity
][8.914.1][20][5
12
lowaveragehigh score

norms from M. Standford 2009 (n=1,577)

2nd Order Factors
Attentional Impulsivity
32][8
21
Motor Impulsivity
44][11
26
Nonplanning Impulsivity
44][11
30

Attentional Impulsivity reflects impulsivity in focusing on the task at hand.

Motor Impulsivity defines acting on the spur of the moment.

Nonplanning Impulsivity subscale reflects a present orientation and lack of consideration for the future.

References

behaviour impulsiveness