State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Flashcards
1
Q
What does the STAI measure?
A
Trait anxiety
State anxiety
2
Q
What is trait anxiety?
A
The disposition to respond anxiously across life situations (a trait)
3
Q
What is state anxiety?
A
Fluctuating anxiety based on immediate, threatening stimuli or temporary conditions (a state)
4
Q
What age is STAI?
A
Adults
5
Q
How long to administer STAI?
A
10 mins with 6th grade reading ability