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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.
Transparency4 items

Perceived transparency of AI decision-making for lay people

Intelligence8 items

Perceived AI intelligence relative to humans

Interdependence4 items

Perceived alignment of AI and human interests

Autonomy5 items

Perceived ability of AI to operate independently of humans

Conspiracy10 items

Belief that AI is used for surveillance, manipulation, or control by powerful groups

Threat To Self3 items

Perceived personal threat from AI

Threat To Society3 items

Perceived societal threat from AI

Lack Of Control2 items

Perceived loss of control over important life domains due to AI

Powerlessness3 items

Feelings of powerlessness, hopelessness, and helplessness due to AI

Reliability coefficients are not published for this scale's dimensions.

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