The Need for Closure Scale (NFCS) is a 42-item questionnaire designed to measure the need for cognitive closure. The scale was developed by Arie Kruglanski and Donna Webster in 1994.
1 - I think that having clear rules and order at work is essential for success.
2 - Even after I've made up my mind about something, I am always eager to consider a different opinion. R
3 - I don't like situations that are uncertain.
4 - I dislike questions which could be answered in many different ways.
5 - I like to have friends who are unpredictable. R
6 - I find that a well ordered life with regular hours suits my temperament.
7 - When dining out, I like to go to places where I have been before so that I know what to expect.
8 - I feel uncomfortable when I don't understand the reason why an event occurred in my life.
9 - I feel irritated when one person disagrees with what everyone else in a group believes.
10 - I hate to change my plans at the last minute.
11 - I don't like to go into a situation without knowing what I can expect from it.
12 - When I have made a decision, I feel relieved
13 - When I am confronted with a problem, I’m dying to reach a solution very quickly.
14 - When I am confused about an important issue, I feel very upset.
15 - I would quickly become impatient and irritated if I would not find a solution to a problem immediately.
16 - I would rather make a decision quickly than sleep over it.
17 - Even if I get a lot of time to make a decision, I still feel compelled to decide quickly.
18 - I think it is fun to change my plans at the last moment. R
19 - I enjoy the uncertainty of going into a new situation without knowing what might happen. R
20 - My personal space is usually messy and disorganized. R
21 - In most social conflicts, I can easily see which side is right and which is wrong.
22 - I almost always feel hurried to reach a decision, even when there is no reason to do so
23 - I believe that orderliness and organization are among the most important characteristics of a good student.
24 - When considering most conflict situations, I can usually see how both sides could be right. R
25 - I don't like to be with people who are capable of unexpected actions.
26 - I prefer to socialize with familiar friends because I know what to expect from them.
27 - I think that I would learn best in a class that lacks clearly stated objectives and requirements. R
28 - When thinking about a problem, I consider as many different opinions on the issue as possible. R
29 - I like to know what people are thinking all the time.
30 - I dislike it when a person's statement could mean many different things.
31 - It's annoying to listen to someone who cannot seem to make up his or her mind.
32 - I find that establishing a consistent routine enables me to enjoy life more.
33 - I enjoy having a clear and structured mode of life.
34 - I prefer interacting with people whose opinions are very different from my own. R
35 - I like to have a place for everything and everything in its place.
36 - I feel uncomfortable when someone's meaning or intention is unclear to me.
37 - I always see many possible solutions to problems I face. R
38 - I'd rather know bad news than stay in a state of uncertainty.
39 - I do not usually consult many different opinions before forming my own view.
40 - I dislike unpredictable situations.
41 - I dislike the routine aspects of my work (studies). R