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Sensation Seeking Scale, Form V (SSS-V)

Sensation Seeking Scale, Form V (SSS-V) Test

Understand your drive for thrills, novelty, and intense experiences in about 8 minutes. Get a clear 4-part profile to support counseling, coaching, and career decisions.

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October 2, 2025

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6/10

Boredom Susceptibility (BS) (BS()

Measures how strongly a person dislikes routine and repetitive situations and tends to feel restless when there is little change or stimulation.

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0 – 2: Low | 3 – 6: Moderate | 7 – 10: High

A score of 6 indicates a moderate tendency to become bored by routine, with a noticeable preference for variety and change without being at the highest level of boredom sensitivity.

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4/10

Experience Seeking (ES) (ES()

Measures the tendency to seek novelty through mental and sensory experiences, travel, and a nonconformist lifestyle.

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0 – 2: Low | 3 – 6: Moderate | 7 – 10: High

A score of 4 indicates a moderate level of experience seeking, suggesting occasional interest in new ideas, sensory impressions, or travel without a strong drive for constant novelty.

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5/10

Thrill and Adventure Seeking (TAS) (TaAS()

Measures interest in high-intensity activities involving speed, risk, and physical danger (e.g., extreme sports).

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0 – 4: Low | 5 – 8: Moderate | 9 – 10: High

A score of 5 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced openness to thrill and adventure that may be situational rather than constant.

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5/10

Disinhibition (D)

Measures tendency toward social and sexual uninhibition, including partying, alcohol use, and seeking varied sexual experiences.

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Moderate

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0 – 2: Low | 3 – 8: Moderate | 9 – 10: High

A score of 5 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced tendency toward disinhibited social and sexual behaviors that is present but not strongly pronounced.

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19/40

Sensation Seeking (SS)

Measures the overall tendency to seek novel, intense experiences and accept risk for stimulation.

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0 – 12: Low | 13 – 25: Moderate | 26 – 40: High

A score of 19 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced preference for new experiences with generally measured risk-taking.

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Adrenaline and adventure lovers

41%OF USERS

People who enjoy risky or high-intensity activities take it to understand how strongly they crave thrills and where their limits are.

Self-discovery seekers

34%OF USERS

Curious, reflective people take it to see whether they are more drawn to novelty and intense experiences or to comfort and routine.

Coaches and counselors

25%OF USERS

Psychologists and career advisors use it to discuss risk-taking, impulse control, and what environments a person is likely to thrive in.

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Susceptibility to Boredom (BS) (StB()

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2.9

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1.3 — 4.4

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Experience Seeking (ES) (ES()

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5.2

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3.9 — 6.5

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Thrill Seeking (TAS) (TS()

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7.4

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5.7 — 9.2

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Disinhibition (Dis) (D()

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3.2

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1.9 — 4.5

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Scale of Sensation Seeking Needs (SoSSN)

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21.9 — 32.1

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures preference for novel, intense, and stimulating experiences. It also reflects tendencies toward risk-taking and seeking variety.

What topics are covered in the items?

Items cover four areas: thrill and adventure, enjoyment of risky or unpredictable activities, interest in unusual experiences, and preference for reduced restraint in social settings. Content is presented as everyday choices and preferences.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches typical behavior and preferences, not what seems socially desirable. If neither option fits well, choose the one that is closer most of the time.

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

It includes 40 items and usually takes about 8 minutes. A steady pace is recommended.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate relative level of sensation-seeking tendencies across the four factors. Results do not provide a diagnosis and should be considered with other assessment information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Sensation Seeking Scale, Form V (SSS-V) Test

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This measure assesses individual differences in sensation seeking as a personality trait. The Sensation Seeking Scale, Form V (SSS-V) is commonly used to characterize preference for novel, complex, and intense experiences and the willingness to take risks to obtain them. It was developed by Zuckerman, M.

The instrument contains 40 items and typically requires about 8 minutes to complete. Results are generally interpreted as a dimensional estimate of sensation-seeking tendencies and may be used in research or clinical settings as part of a broader assessment battery. The Sensation Seeking Scale, Form V (SSS-V) is not diagnostic on its own and should be considered alongside clinical history, context, and other assessment data.

Author: Zuckerman, M.

Literature: Zuckerman, M., Kolin, E. A., Price, L., & Zoob, I. Development of a sensation-seeking scale. Journal of Consulting Psychology. 1964.; Zuckerman, M. Sensation seeking in England and America: Cross-cultural, age, and sex comparisons. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 1978.; Zuckerman, M. Behavioral expressions and biosocial bases of sensation seeking. Cambridge University Press. 1994.

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