Perceived Likelihood of Developing a Cold
Title
Perceived Likelihood of Developing a Cold
Study
PCS1
Purpose
To assess the individual’s perceptions of his or her likelihood of developing a cold during the study.
Type of Measure
Created for study
Description
Using a 5-point likelihood rating scale, participants respond to the following single item:
On average, about one-third of the people in our studies develop colds. How likely do you think it is that you will develop a cold?
PCS1 participants were asked about their likelihood of developing a cold on the first day in quarantine following viral challenge.
Scaling
0 = not at all likely, 1 = a little likely, 2 = moderately likely, 3 = quite likely, 4 = extremely likely
Number of Items
1