9 thoughts on “ High Sensation ”

1. Yes, you can be an HSP and score high on sensation seeking too. Read more about High Sensation Seeking here. The contents of this website and the self-tests it contains are not meant to diagnose or exclude the diagnosis of any condition. See more information on this subject in our FAQs.

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2. Sep 07,  · And taking Dr. Elaine Aron’s High Sensation Seeking Test was one of the most revelatory experiences of my life — I learned that in addition to being an HSP, I’m a high sensation seeker (HSS). The Tricky Combination of Being an HSP and an HSS. Yes, it is in fact possible to have these strange, oppositional forces at play within one person.

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3. Sep 30,  · There are four characteristics that are related to high sensation seeking. But it’s not necessary that you have all four of them. Even if you are high on one of these four traits, you still “qualify’ as a high sensation seeker. These are: Thrill and Adventure seeking (Doing things like jumping out of a .

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4. Sep 16,  · High Sensation Seeking means a person seeks out activities or behaviors that allow them to reach a high mental or physical arousal level. This does not have to be a thrill-seeking activity–like base-jumping or sky diving.

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5. May 28,  · This trait is called High Sensation Seeking (HSS, or sometimes it’s called High Novelty Seeking). When it was first studied, the high sensation or novelty seeking aspect was confused with impulsivity and high risk taking. A desire for anything, including anything new, will always be a factor in how much one is willing to risk, even an HSP.

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6. Sensation-seeking can occur through adrenaline-filled extreme sports, like skydiving, mountain climbing, or paratrooping. But it can also be an activity that allows the person to try something.

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7. Smoking, vaping, or ingesting marijuana can make you high. A marijuana high is associated with feelings of relaxation and contentment, though negative reactions are also possible. Smoking and.

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8. Some highly sensitive people (HSPs) also have the trait of being a high sensation seeker (HSS) and this experience can be a bit like having a foot on the gas and brake at the same time. There can be advantages and disadvantages to this.

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9. High sensation seeking is correlated with a desire for variety in food and drinks. High sensation seekers are drawn to unusual, exotic, spicy foods from outside of their culture. Cy, a food blogger who writes about his experiences with unusual food, is a perfect example.

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