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AI Attitudes and Perceptions Scale

AIAP
Technology
51 items
~8 min
1 language
Multi-factor instrument measuring perceptions of and attitudes toward AI across 9 subscales: Transparency (4 items), Intelligence (8 items), Interdependence (4 items), Autonomy (5 items), Conspiracy Beliefs (10 items), Threat to Self (3 items), Threat to Society (3 items), Lack of Control (2 items), and Powerlessness (3 items). Each subscale is toggled via a show_* parameter; section-level visible_when hides the entire block when disabled.

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Citation: Zhao, Q., van Prooijen, J. W., Jiang, X., & Spadaro, G. (2025). Suspicious of AI? Perceived autonomy and interdependence predict AI-related conspiracy beliefs. British Journal of Social Psychology, 64(2). https://doi.org/10.1111/bjso.12883
License: CC BY 4.0
Imported from: OpenScales/scales/openscales/AIAP/AIAP.osd
Dimensions (9)
The traits or constructs this assessment measures.
DimensionDescriptionItemsReliability
TransparencyPerceived transparency of AI decision-making for lay people4
IntelligencePerceived AI intelligence relative to humans8
InterdependencePerceived alignment of AI and human interests4
AutonomyPerceived ability of AI to operate independently of humans5
ConspiracyBelief that AI is used for surveillance, manipulation, or control by powerful groups10
Threat to SelfPerceived personal threat from AI3
Threat to SocietyPerceived societal threat from AI3
Lack of ControlPerceived loss of control over important life domains due to AI2
PowerlessnessFeelings of powerlessness, hopelessness, and helplessness due to AI3
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