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Sensory Sensitivity Test

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

Before you begin

✓ Read each question carefully and answer honestly
✓ Take your time — accuracy matters more than speed
✓ 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.

⏰ 6 minutes 📋 24 questions 🔒 Private & anonymous

Question 1 of 24

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

Question 2 of 24

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

Question 3 of 24

I have a rich and complex inner life

Question 4 of 24

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

Question 5 of 24

I am deeply affected by music

Question 6 of 24

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

Question 7 of 24

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

Question 8 of 24

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

Question 9 of 24

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

Question 10 of 24

I notice it when small things have changed in my environment

Question 11 of 24

I tend to be more sensitive to pain than most people

Question 12 of 24

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

Question 13 of 24

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

Question 14 of 24

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

Question 15 of 24

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

Question 16 of 24

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

Question 17 of 24

Changes in my life shake me up

Question 18 of 24

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

Question 19 of 24

I find it unpleasant to watch violent films or television

Question 20 of 24

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

Question 21 of 24

I am conscientious and try hard not to make mistakes

Question 22 of 24

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

Question 23 of 24

I am particularly sensitive to the effects of caffeine

Question 24 of 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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