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Sensation Seeking

Também conhecida como: SSS · Zuckerman Sensation Seeking

Theory that individuals differ in their optimal level of stimulation, with sensation seekers pursuing novel, complex, and intense experiences. Distinguishes dangerous thrill-seeking (physical risk), impulsive sensation-seeking (spontaneous behavior), and calculated thrill-seeking (controlled risk-taking).

Fonte:
Zuckerman, M. (1994). Behavioral Expressions and Biosocial Bases of Sensation Seeking. New York: Cambridge University Press.

Construtos

Dangerous Thrill-Seeking

Attraction to physically dangerous activities and situations involving risk of injury (Zuckerman, 1994).

Impulsive Sensation-Seeking

Acting on impulse, doing unpredictable and spontaneous things without planning (Zuckerman, 1994).

Calculated Thrill-Seeking

Willingness to take controlled risks — confident risk-taking with awareness of potential outcomes (Zuckerman, 1994).

Instrumentos

  • IPIP Sensation Seeking Scales(IPIP-SS)Goldberg, L. R. (IPIP), measuring constructs of Zuckerman, M.1999

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