Buzz Inside the Minds of Thrill-Seekers

(cont.)

B. I dislike people who have their fun at the expense

of hurting the feelings of others.

10 A. I have no patience with dull or boring people.

B. I find something interesting in almost every

person I talk to.

____ Boredom Susceptibility Score

Total Sensation-Seeking_____

This questionnaire is provided for general information only, and

should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your

own health care professional. Always consult your own health

practitioner if you’re in any way concerned about your health.

You can interpret your score using this scale:

Score Profile

0–16 Low Sensation-Seeking

17–27 Medium Sensation-Seeking

28–40 High Sensation-Seeking

For each component

0–3 Low

4–6 Medium

7–10 High

Sensation-seeking consists of four distinct components

• Thrill- and adventure-seeking – quest for risk


• Experience-seeking – love of new sensations of the mind
  and senses


• Disinhibition – ability to be unrestrained


• Boredom susceptibility – dislike for repetition

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