Latent structure and construct validity of the reinforcement sensitivity questionnaire

The Revised reinforcement sensitivity theory contains three basic systems: Behavioral inhibition system (BAS), Behavioral activation system (BIS) and the Fight/ Flight/ Freeze (FFF) system. In this model, BIS is a system for detection of potential conflict or threat, and FFFS differs three basic pat...

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Main Authors: Mitrović Dušanka, Smederevac Snežana, Čolović Petar
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Language:English
Published: Drustvo Psihologa Srbije 2008-01-01
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0048-5705/2008/0048-57050804555M.pdf
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author Mitrović Dušanka
Smederevac Snežana
Čolović Petar
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Smederevac Snežana
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description The Revised reinforcement sensitivity theory contains three basic systems: Behavioral inhibition system (BAS), Behavioral activation system (BIS) and the Fight/ Flight/ Freeze (FFF) system. In this model, BIS is a system for detection of potential conflict or threat, and FFFS differs three basic patterns of reaction to actual or perceived danger. In Study 1, which was aimed at the examination of the latent structure of the RSQ, was conducted on a sample of 472 participants of both genders. The best - fitting model suggests that, at the top level of hierarchy, three dimensions exist, which are analogous to the BIS, BAS and FFF. The last dimension contains three subordinate dimensions, which represent the subsystems of the FFF. Study 2, in which 203 subjects participated, was aimed at examination of the relations between the dimensions of the Revised reinforcement sensitivity theory and dimensions of the PEN model. Confirmatory factor analyses of the RSQ and EPQ-R dimensions revealed that the best-fitting model comprised three latent dimensions, the first one being analogous to the BIS - Neuroticism, the second one to the BAS - Extraversion, and the third to the Aggressiveness- Psychoticism. The structure of the latent dimensions is in accordance with the expectations. The results state that fear and anxiety (which neurophysiological distinction is emphasized by Gray), are substantively similar on the behavioral level. Also, the results suggest that the Freeze dimension is probably closer to the BIS system than to the FFF.
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spelling doaj.art-1ba943fd4dee48d7907ef1132c4bdf322022-12-22T01:23:01ZengDrustvo Psihologa SrbijePsihologija0048-57052008-01-0141455557510.2298/PSI0804555MLatent structure and construct validity of the reinforcement sensitivity questionnaireMitrović DušankaSmederevac SnežanaČolović PetarThe Revised reinforcement sensitivity theory contains three basic systems: Behavioral inhibition system (BAS), Behavioral activation system (BIS) and the Fight/ Flight/ Freeze (FFF) system. In this model, BIS is a system for detection of potential conflict or threat, and FFFS differs three basic patterns of reaction to actual or perceived danger. In Study 1, which was aimed at the examination of the latent structure of the RSQ, was conducted on a sample of 472 participants of both genders. The best - fitting model suggests that, at the top level of hierarchy, three dimensions exist, which are analogous to the BIS, BAS and FFF. The last dimension contains three subordinate dimensions, which represent the subsystems of the FFF. Study 2, in which 203 subjects participated, was aimed at examination of the relations between the dimensions of the Revised reinforcement sensitivity theory and dimensions of the PEN model. Confirmatory factor analyses of the RSQ and EPQ-R dimensions revealed that the best-fitting model comprised three latent dimensions, the first one being analogous to the BIS - Neuroticism, the second one to the BAS - Extraversion, and the third to the Aggressiveness- Psychoticism. The structure of the latent dimensions is in accordance with the expectations. The results state that fear and anxiety (which neurophysiological distinction is emphasized by Gray), are substantively similar on the behavioral level. Also, the results suggest that the Freeze dimension is probably closer to the BIS system than to the FFF.http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0048-5705/2008/0048-57050804555M.pdfrevised Gray's model of personalityanxietyfearimpulsivenessFight/Flight/Freeze system
spellingShingle Mitrović Dušanka
Smederevac Snežana
Čolović Petar
Latent structure and construct validity of the reinforcement sensitivity questionnaire
Psihologija
revised Gray's model of personality
anxiety
fear
impulsiveness
Fight/Flight/Freeze system
title Latent structure and construct validity of the reinforcement sensitivity questionnaire
title_full Latent structure and construct validity of the reinforcement sensitivity questionnaire
title_fullStr Latent structure and construct validity of the reinforcement sensitivity questionnaire
title_full_unstemmed Latent structure and construct validity of the reinforcement sensitivity questionnaire
title_short Latent structure and construct validity of the reinforcement sensitivity questionnaire
title_sort latent structure and construct validity of the reinforcement sensitivity questionnaire
topic revised Gray's model of personality
anxiety
fear
impulsiveness
Fight/Flight/Freeze system
url http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0048-5705/2008/0048-57050804555M.pdf
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