Items in the Wnal version of the Temporal Experience of Pleasure Scale–anticipatory pleasure scale (TEPS-ANT) and consummatory pleasure scale (TEPS-CON)

Original item No.	Loading on Wrst
unrotated factor

M
1. When something exciting is coming up in my life, I really look forward to it
2. The sound of crackling wood in the fireplace is very relaxing
3. When I think about eating my favorite food, I can almost taste how good it is

17. When ordering something oV the menu, I imagine how good it will taste

.59	4.41	1.27
.57	4.43	1.21



pleasurable

6. I enjoy taking a deep breath of fresh air when I walk outside
14. When I think of something tasty, like a chocolate chip cookie, I have to have one




.49	4.58	1.15

.49	4.77	1.09

.49	3.56	1.41

13. I appreciate the beauty of a fresh snowfall	.48	4.91	1.18
10. I really enjoy the feeling of a good yawn	.47	4.24	1.30
12. I get so excited the night before a major holiday I can	.46	3.52	1.44

hardly sleep
8. A hot cup of coVee or tea on a cold morning is very satisfying to me
4. I love the sound of rain on the windows when I’m lying in my warm bed
7. I don’t look forward to things like eating out at restaurants (R)
1. When something exciting is coming up in my life, I really look forward to it


.46	4.30	1.54

.46	4.85	1.41

.44	5.03	1.12

.43	5.51	0.80

9. I love it when people play with my hair	.42	4.32	1.67
11. When I’m on my way to an amusement park, I can	.41	4.17	1.60

hardly wait to ride the roller coasters
18. When I hear about a new movie starring my favorite actor, I can’t wait to see it


.41	4.35	1.34

5. The smell of freshly cut grass is enjoyable to me	.38	3.42	1.50
Average loading	.48
Note. Item numbers refer to the order that the items were listed in the scale. The response format was a 6-point Likert scale (1 D very false for me to 6 D very true for me). ‘(R)’ indicates that the item is reverse coded. Values listed here are from the original derivation sample.