Scale Overview & Construct
30-item scale measuring risk-taking likelihood across five life domains: social, recreational, financial, health/safety, and ethical.
Purpose & Measurement Objectives
Instrument Specifications
Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance
When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:
Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use
Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis. The source instrument optionally also collects separate risk-perception and expected-benefit ratings per item; only the primary risk-taking likelihood rating is implemented here, since this platform records one response per item.
License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Blais, A. R., & Weber, E. U. (2006). A Domain-Specific Risk-Taking (DOSPERT) scale for adult populations. Judgment and Decision Making, 1(1), 33-47. This is not a diagnostic tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Domain-Specific Risk-Taking Scale?
30-item scale measuring risk-taking likelihood across five life domains: social, recreational, financial, health/safety, and ethical.
How long does the Domain-Specific Risk-Taking Scale take?
It takes about 12 minutes to answer all 30 questions. You can go at your own pace.
Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?
Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.
Can this test diagnose a condition?
No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.