CARE
Cognitive Appraisal of Risky Events (CARE)
The CARE is a self-report questionnaire designed to measure how individuals perceive and cognitively appraise different types of risky events, particularly those associated with alcohol and substance use. It assesses the perceived likelihood, anticipated frequency, benefits, and potential consequences of risky behaviors.
- Number of questions
- 30 questions
- Estimated duration
- 15 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Cognitive Appraisal of Risky Events
- Target audience
- Adolescents, adults
- Authors
- Howard Tennen, Ronald L. Braithwaite, William S. Carey (1992)
- Category
- General
Scoring & interpretation
Each risky situation is rated on several dimensions: likelihood of engagement, anticipated frequency, positive/negative expectancies, and risk appraisal. Scores are calculated separately for each dimension and analyzed to identify the individual's cognitive profile regarding risk-taking.
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