Trait Curiosity

Also known as: CEI-II · Dispositional curiosity · Curiosity and exploration

Dispositional curiosity as a motivation to seek novel experiences and knowledge (Stretching) and willingness to embrace uncertainty and novelty (Embracing). Rooted in Berlyne's (1960) curiosity theory and intrinsic motivation research.

Source:

Kashdan, T. B., et al. (2009). The Curiosity and Exploration Inventory-II. Journal of Research in Personality, 43, 987-998.

DOI:

10.1016/j.jrp.2009.04.011