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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Susceptibility to Boredom (BS) (StB()
Average
2.9
Normal range
1.3 — 4.4
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10
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Experience Seeking (ES) (ES()
Average
5.2
Normal range
3.9 — 6.5
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10
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Thrill Seeking (TAS) (TS()
Average
7.4
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5.7 — 9.2
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10
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Disinhibition (Dis) (D()
Average
3.2
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1.9 — 4.5
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10
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Scale of Sensation Seeking Needs (SoSSN)
Average
27
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21.9 — 32.1
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40
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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Sensation Seeking Scale, Form V (SSS-V) Test - Symptoms and Signs
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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