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. 2020 Oct 13;47(2):332–343. doi: 10.1093/schbul/sbaa138

Table 2.

Scale Items Organized by Subscales and Facets

Subscales Facets Definition Items
Sensorimotor abnormalities
Dyskinesiaa Involuntary movements most commonly seen in the limbs, mouth, or tongue resembling either chorea (ie, flinging, jerking) or athetosis (ie, writhing)15,43,56
Do you experience urges to twitch or move suddenly, or make noises?
Do you ever notice that you have moved suddenly without planning it (eg, leg or arm jerking; head or neck jerking)?
Coordination abnormalitiesa Abnormalities in sensory integration, motor coordination, motor sequencing, and reflexes6,82
Do you feel clumsy?
Would other people say you are clumsy?
Physical activity Physical activity, including exercise and general less strenuous activity, is reduced in psychosis and psychosis risk populations26,28
How often do you participate in physical activities (jogging, team sports) each week?
On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current motor skills?
How secure/balanced is your current bicycle riding?
How often do you enjoy participating in sports?
Do you enjoy aerobic exercise? (jogging, running, swimming)

Note: aFor an illustration of these specific types of motor abnormalities, please see: van Harten and Mittal,82Figures 1 and 3.