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Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale (WNSS)

Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale (WNSS) Test

Understand how sensitive you are to everyday noise and how it affects your well-being in about 4 minutes. Get a clear, research-ready snapshot that helps separate environmental sound from personal sensitivity.

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October 2, 2025

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101/120

Noise Sensitivity (NS)

Measures a stable trait-like tendency to perceive everyday sounds as more annoying or stressful and to react more strongly to noise.

Low sensitivity

Moderate sensitivity

High sensitivity

20 – 53: Low sensitivity | 54 – 86: Moderate sensitivity | 87 – 120: High sensitivity

A score of 101 falls in the High sensitivity range, suggesting you are more likely than most to find everyday noise bothersome and experience stronger emotional or attentional impact from it.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Overwhelmed by everyday noise

41%OF USERS

People who feel tense, irritated, or drained by common sounds like traffic, neighbors, or office chatter take it to understand their sensitivity level.

Workplace comfort seekers

34%OF USERS

Employees, managers, or ergonomics specialists use it to see how noise affects focus and stress when designing or improving workspaces.

Researchers and study participants

25%OF USERS

Students and researchers take it to screen or group participants so results aren’t distorted by individual differences in noise sensitivity.

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Noise Sensitivity Scale (NSS)

Average

79.7

Normal range

66.3 — 93

min.

max.

120

majority

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures sensitivity to everyday environmental noise. It also reflects how noise is linked to psychological discomfort and stress reactions.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 4 minutes. The questionnaire contains 20 items.

What time frame should be used when answering?

Responses should reflect typical experiences in everyday settings rather than a single unusual day. If situations vary, an average across recent weeks should be used.

How should items be answered if a situation is rarely encountered?

Responses should be based on expected reactions in similar situations. If a clear estimate is not possible, the closest available response option should be selected.

How are the results used?

Results can be used to compare sensitivity levels across individuals or groups and to support research on noise-related comfort and stress. They do not provide a clinical diagnosis by themselves.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale (WNSS) Test

noise sensitivity

Noise sensitivity varies across individuals and is not determined solely by sound level or type. The Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale (WNSS) is a brief self-report measure designed to assess individual differences in perceived sensitivity and reactivity to everyday environmental noise. It was developed by Arline L. Weinstein.

The instrument consists of 20 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete. Respondents rate statements reflecting their typical responses to common noise exposure, yielding an index of noise sensitivity that may be used in clinical or research contexts when considering the role of sound-related discomfort or stress. In practice, the Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale (WNSS) can support characterization of individual variability, aid in describing samples, and help distinguish environmental noise effects from person-level sensitivity factors.

Author: Arline L. Weinstein

Literature: Weinstein, N. D. Individual differences in reactions to noise: a longitudinal study in a college dormitory. Journal of Applied Psychology. 1978.

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