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Sensory Sensitivity Test

⏱ 6 minutes 📋 24 questions 🔒 Private & anonymous

Are you a highly sensitive person? Measure how deeply you process sensory and emotional information compared to most people.

Adapted from the Highly Sensitive Person Scale (HSPS) developed by Aron & Aron (1997), and the Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) construct. Used in personality and neuroscience research.

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Rate each statement based on how much it applies to you in general. Try to answer in relation to your typical experience, not just how you feel right now.

Please answer all questions before submitting.

Question 1

I am easily overwhelmed by strong sensory stimuli — bright lights, strong smells, loud noises

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Question 2

I notice and enjoy delicate or fine scents, tastes, sounds and works of art

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Question 3

I have a rich and complex inner life

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Question 4

I am easily overwhelmed when I have a lot to do in a short time

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Question 5

I am deeply affected by music

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Question 6

When people are uncomfortable in a physical environment I tend to know what needs to be done to make them more comfortable

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Question 7

I am annoyed when people try to get me to do too many things at once

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Question 8

I get rattled when I have a lot to do in a short time

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Question 9

I make it a high priority to arrange my life to avoid upsetting or overwhelming situations

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Question 10

I notice it when small things have changed in my environment

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Question 11

I tend to be more sensitive to pain than most people

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Question 12

I find it unpleasant to have a lot going on at once

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Question 13

When I must compete or be observed while performing a task, I become so nervous or shaky that I do much worse than I would otherwise

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Question 14

I become upset when people try to do too many things at once in my presence

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Question 15

I am bothered by intense stimuli, such as loud noises or chaotic scenes

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Question 16

Being very hungry creates a strong reaction in me, disrupting my concentration or mood

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Question 17

Changes in my life shake me up

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Question 18

I notice and enjoy fine and subtle flavours in food and drink

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Question 19

I find it unpleasant to watch violent films or television

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Question 20

I feel deeply moved by the arts, nature or beautiful things

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Question 21

I am conscientious and try hard not to make mistakes

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Question 22

I tend to be deeply affected by the emotions of people around me

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Question 23

I am particularly sensitive to the effects of caffeine

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Question 24

I am bothered when people try to get me to notice how something smells, tastes or feels when I would rather not pay attention to it

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Answer all 24 questions to see your results