Exploration Tendency Scale All statements are answered on a 7-point agreement scale.A higher average score indicates greater tendencies to explore. Unless otherwise specified in the statements below, the responses are scored in the following manner: - Strongly agree (1) - Agree (2) - Somewhat agree (3) - Neither agree nor disagree (4) - Somewhat disagree (5) - Disagree (6) - Strongly disagree (7) Participants are given the following instructions, followed by 8 statements: Using the scale below, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements: 1. When I have a chance, I like to explore different routes to get to my destination. (reverse-scored) 2. When I have a chance, I like to try a new route that I think will be a shortcut to my destination (reverse-scored) 3. I prefer to follow my daily route or the way I have gone before to get to my destination. 4. I prefer to plan and take a specific route to my destination instead of exploring a new way using my sense of direction. 5. I prefer to try to find a detour rather than sitting in traffic, even if I’m not quite sure I can find a faster way. (reverse-scored) 6. I frequently choose to try new routes when I travel.(reverse-scored) 7. If I already know a route to get to my destination, I don't think it is important to find new routes in the environment. 8. I don't like to take a new route unless I have a friend with a good sense of direction guiding me.