CAT-PD: Risk Taking Worksheet Bundle (CAT-PD-RT) — 6-Worksheet Self-Assessment Kit

Do you know where you actually stand on the risk-taking spectrum — and what it means for your behavior, decisions, and mental health?

The CAT-PD: Risk Taking Worksheet Bundle (CAT-PD-RT) is a complete, scientifically grounded self-assessment kit built around the validated Computerized Adaptive Assessment of Personality Disorder – Risk Taking Subscale, developed by Simms and colleagues (2011). It measures your trait-level attraction to danger, thrill-seeking, and sensation-seeking — giving you a clear, evidence-based picture of a personality dimension that shapes your choices, relationships, career path, and long-term wellbeing.

Unlike generic personality quizzes, this tool is rooted in item response theory and validated across large community and clinical samples, including cross-cultural data from Norwegian populations. It captures the motivational pull toward danger and stimulation as a stable personality trait — not a passing mood — and situates it within the broader framework of behavioral disinhibition and the PSY-5 personality model.

What's Inside This Bundle (6 Worksheets)

WS 1 — Introduction & Assessment: A clear orientation to the tool, including the 5-item CAT-PD-RT scale with a standardized 5-point response format. Full preparation tips and step-by-step instructions ensure the assessment is completed accurately.

WS 2 — Scoring Worksheet: A structured scoring guide that walks you through raw score transfer, reverse-scoring for Item 5, domain subtotal calculation, and final score interpretation. Includes a score profile chart and a personal summary section for tracking your result and the date.

WS 3 — Psychoeducation: A research-informed educational module explaining the neurobiology of risk-taking, its relationship to dopamine regulation, its dual-edge nature (resilience and vulnerability), and its cross-cultural consistency. Includes a life domains table showing how the trait shows up at work, in relationships, in leisure, and in mental health — plus myth-busting facts and self-reflection prompts.

WS 4 — Action Plan: A practical planning worksheet with SMART goal-setting templates (3 goals), a weekly implementation schedule, an obstacle-and-solution matrix, a support system tracker, and a 4-week progress log with a 30-day review section.

WS 5 — Clinician Reference Guide: A professional-grade reference document covering the theoretical framework (PSY-5, CAT-PD-SF), psychometric properties (reliability α = .84, convergent and discriminant validity), scoring and interpretation guidance, differential diagnostic considerations, and a full evidence base with peer-reviewed citations.

WS 6 — Informed Consent Form: A participant self-consent document outlining the purpose, scope, confidentiality terms, voluntary participation rights, benefits, and risks of the assessment. Includes signature lines for participants and parent/guardian when applicable.

Who Is This For

This bundle is designed for adults aged 18 and older who want a structured, research-based way to understand their relationship with risk and sensation-seeking. It is equally suited for:

• Individuals engaged in self-development, behavioral health reflection, or personal growth work
• Psychology students and academic researchers exploring personality assessment tools
• Mental health professionals and coaches looking for a validated psychoeducation and assessment resource to supplement clinical work
• High-performance individuals in high-stakes environments (emergency services, entrepreneurship, performance arts, sports) who want to understand their motivational profile
• Educators and workshop facilitators teaching personality psychology or behavioral science

Important Notes

This bundle is intended for educational and research purposes only. It is not a diagnostic instrument and does not replace professional psychological evaluation. Results are designed for self-reflection and, where appropriate, informed discussion with a qualified professional.

If you have ever felt that your attraction to risk, intensity, or stimulation is either holding you back or pushing you into harm's way — this tool gives you the language, the data, and the structured plan to understand it and channel it wisely.

Get the complete CAT-PD-RT bundle and start understanding one of the most consequential dimensions of your personality.