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Experimental Instrument
Attitudes & Beliefs // NPSS Open Access

Negative Perceptions of Science Scale

20-item scale measuring distrust, perceived complexity, and rejection of science in favor of religious/scriptural authority.

Estimated Time
~5 mins
Instrument Scale
Standardized Items
Administration
Self-Administered
Scoring Engine
Automated Real-Time

Scale Overview & Construct

20-item scale measuring distrust, perceived complexity, and rejection of science in favor of religious/scriptural authority.

Psychometric Instrument Likert Self-Report Dimensional Breakdown Server-Side Validated

Purpose & Measurement Objectives

20-item scale measuring distrust, perceived complexity, and rejection of science in favor of religious/scriptural authority. Based on your answers to its 20 items, you'll get a single overall score showing how strongly this pattern applies to you right now. Taking it shows you how strongly you hold this particular attitude or belief compared to the range other people report.

Instrument Specifications

Target Population
Teachers, Educators & Faculty
Administration Format
Self-Administered
Intended Domain / Purpose
Research & Empirical Study
Recommended Age Bracket
Adults (18+ yrs)
Duration & Pacing
5 Minutes (Self-Paced)
Access License
Open Creative Commons

Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance

When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Rutjens, B. T., Sutton, R. M., & van der Lee, R. (2018). Not all skepticism is equal: Exploring the ideological antecedents of science acceptance and rejection. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 44(3), 384-405. This is not a diagnostic tool.

Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use

Construct Boundaries & Interpretive Limitations

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.

License: CC BY 4.0. Citation: Rutjens, B. T., Sutton, R. M., & van der Lee, R. (2018). Not all skepticism is equal: Exploring the ideological antecedents of science acceptance and rejection. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 44(3), 384-405. This is not a diagnostic tool.

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Identifier NPSS
Category Attitudes & Beliefs
Scale Standard Standardized
License Status CC BY 4.0 Open Scale
PsiQ Psychometric ID #142
Negative Perceptions of Science Scale
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