What is the Inventory of Altered Attitudes Assessment?

The Inventory of Altered Attitudes Assessment (IAA) is a comprehensive tool designed to evaluate changes in attitudes, beliefs, and cognitive frameworks. It helps identify significant shifts in thinking patterns that may be associated with various psychological conditions or life experiences.

Who developed it and when?

The IAA was developed by clinical psychologists and researchers specializing in cognitive assessment and attitude measurement to provide a standardized method for evaluating attitude changes and belief system alterations.

What type of assessment is it?

The IAA is a self-report assessment tool that can be used in clinical settings, research environments, or for personal assessment of attitude and belief changes.

What does it assess?

• Changes in fundamental beliefs and values
• Alterations in attitude toward self and others
• Shifts in cognitive frameworks and worldviews
• Changes in moral and ethical attitudes
• Modifications in social and interpersonal attitudes
• Transformations in life philosophy and meaning

How many items and what format?

20 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree".

How is it scored?

The IAA uses subscale analysis to assess different types of attitude changes. Higher scores indicate more significant alterations in attitudes and beliefs.