Sensation Seeking Scale, SSS-V Test - the question form
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1.
A. I like "wild," uninhibited parties.
B. I prefer quiet parties with unhurried conversation.
2. B. I cannot stand watching movies I have already seen before.
A. There are some movies I enjoy watching again for a second or even a third time.
B. I cannot stand watching movies I have already seen before.
3.
A. I often think I could be a mountain climber.
B. I cannot understand people who risk their lives climbing mountains.
4.
A. I dislike any body odors.
B. I enjoy certain natural body odors.
5.
A. I get bored seeing the same faces.
B. I enjoy the comfortable familiarity of old friends.
6. I like exploring an unfamiliar city or area on my own, even if I might get lost.
A. I like exploring an unfamiliar city or area on my own, even if I might get lost.
B. I prefer to have a guide in places I do not know well.
7. Please choose the statement that best describes your preference or how you feel.
A. I dislike people who say or do things just to shock others.
B. If you can predict almost everything a person will do or say, that person must be boring.
8.
A. I usually do not like watching a movie or a play if I can predict in advance what will happen.
B. I do not mind watching a movie or a play if I can predict in advance what will happen.
9.
A. I have tried mild drugs, or I would like to try them.
B. I would never use drugs.
10. I would like to try one of the new drugs that produce hallucinations.
A. I would not try any drug that might have an unfamiliar and dangerous effect on me.
B. I would like to try one of the new drugs that produce hallucinations.
11.
A. A sensible person avoids dangerous activities.
B. I sometimes enjoy doing things that are a little frightening.
12. A. I disapprove of people who practice “swinging” (open partner-swapping). B. I would enjoy the company of real “swingers” (people who practice partner-swapping).
A. I disapprove of people who practice “swinging” (open partner-swapping).
B. I would enjoy the company of real “swingers” (people who practice partner-swapping).
13.
A. I find that stimulants make me feel uncomfortable.
B. I often like to get high (for example, by drinking alcohol).
14.
A. I like to try new foods that I have never tried before.
B. I order familiar dishes to avoid disappointment and unpleasant sensations.
15. Watching other people’s home videos or travel photos/videos is:
A. I enjoy watching home videos, photos, and travel videos.
B. I find it extremely boring to watch other people’s home videos, photos, and travel videos.
16.
A. I would like to take up water skiing.
B. I would not take up water skiing.
17.
A. I would like to try surfing.
B. I would not even try surfing.
18. When I travel:
A. I would like to take a trip without a planned route or schedule.
B. When I take a trip, I like to plan my route and schedule carefully.
19. Which statement best describes you?
A. I prefer to be friends with people who are down-to-earth.
B. I would like to make friends with people who are outside the ordinary, such as artists or nonconformists.
20. Select the statement that best describes you.
A. I would not learn to fly an airplane.
B. I would like to learn to fly an airplane.
21.
A. I prefer staying on the surface of the water rather than going into deep water.
B. I would like to try scuba diving.
22. Which statement best describes you?
A. I would like to get to know people with a non-traditional sexual orientation.
B. I avoid anyone I suspect is gay or lesbian.
23.
A. I would like to try parachute jumping.
B. I would never jump out of an airplane, with or without a parachute.
24. I prefer to be friends with people who are:
A. Excitingly unpredictable.
B. Reliable and predictable.
25. I am not interested in having experiences just for the sake of having them.
A. I am not interested in experiences for their own sake.
B. I like to have new, exciting experiences and sensations, even if they are a little frightening, unconventional, or illegal.
26. Which statement best describes you?
A. The essence of good art is clarity, symmetry, and harmony of color.
B. I often find beauty in the "clashing" colors and irregular forms of modern paintings.
27. I prefer to spend time in a familiar home setting.
A. I like spending time in a familiar home setting.
B. I get very restless if I have to stay at home for a while.
28. Which statement best describes you?
A. I like diving off a diving board.
B. I do not like the feeling of standing on a diving board (or I avoid going near it).
29.
A. I like to date women who are physically exciting.
B. I like to date women who share my values and beliefs.
30.
A. Drinking too much usually ruins a party because some people get loud and rowdy.
B. Keeping everyone’s glasses topped up is the key to a good party.
31.
A. The worst social fault is to be rude.
B. The worst social fault is to be a bore.
32. Select the statement that best describes your view.
A. A person should have considerable sexual experience before marriage.
B. It is best if people who marry begin their sexual experience with each other.
33. Select the statement that best describes you.
A. Even if I had the money, I would not get involved with the frivolous rich of the "jet set."
B. I can imagine myself seeking pleasure around the world in the company of the "jet set."
34.
A. I like sharp, witty people, even if they sometimes offend others.
B. I do not like people who have fun by hurting other people’s feelings.
35. Which statement best describes you?
A. I think there is too much depiction of sex in films.
B. I enjoy watching films that include many "sexual" scenes.
36.
A. I feel best after a couple of drinks.
B. There is something wrong with people who need alcohol to feel good.
37. People should dress in an individual style, even if the effect sometimes seems strange.
A. People should dress according to standards of taste, neatness, and style.
B. People should dress in an individual style, even if the effect sometimes seems strange.
38.
A. Sailing long distances on small sailboats is reckless.
B. I would like to sail a long distance on a small seaworthy yacht.
39. Select the statement that best describes you.
A. I cannot stand dull or boring people.
B. I find something interesting in almost everyone I talk to.
40. A fast downhill ski run on a high mountain slope would be:
A. A fast downhill ski run on a high mountain slope is a good way to end up on crutches.
B. I think I would enjoy the sensation of going very fast down a high mountain slope.
1.
A. I enjoy "wild," uninhibited parties.
B. I prefer quiet parties with relaxed conversation.
2.
A. There are some movies I enjoy watching again a second or even a third time.
B. I cannot stand watching movies I have already seen before.
3.
A. I often think that I could be a mountain climber.
B. I cannot understand people who risk their lives by climbing mountains.
4.
A. I do not like any body odors.
B. I like some natural body odors.
5. I get bored seeing the same faces.
A. I get bored seeing the same faces.
B. I enjoy the comfortable familiarity of spending time with old friends.
6. Which option best describes you?
A. I like exploring an unfamiliar city or area on my own, even if I might get lost.
B. I prefer to have a guide when I am in places I do not know well.
7.
A. I do not like people who say or do things only to shock others.
B. If you can predict almost everything a person will do or say, that person must be boring.
8. If I can predict in advance what will happen, then:
A. I usually do not like watching a movie or a play if I can predict in advance what will happen.
B. I do not mind watching a movie or a play if I can predict in advance what will happen.
9.
A. I have tried mild drugs or would like to try them.
B. I would never use drugs.
10. I would like to try a new drug that produces hallucinations.
A. I would not try any drug that might have an unpredictable and dangerous effect on me.
B. I would like to try a new drug that produces hallucinations.
11.
A. A sensible person avoids dangerous activities.
B. I sometimes like to do things that are a little frightening.
12.
A. I disapprove of “swingers” who practice casual, non-committed sexual relationships.
B. I would enjoy the company of real “swingers.”
13. A. Stimulants make me feel uncomfortable.
B. I often like to get high (for example, by drinking alcohol).
A. Stimulants make me feel uncomfortable.
B. I often like to get high (for example, by drinking alcohol).
14.
A. I like trying new foods that I have never tried before.
B. I order familiar dishes to avoid disappointment and unpleasant feelings.
15.
A. I enjoy looking at home videos, photos, and travel videos.
B. I find it extremely boring to look at other people’s home videos, photos, and travel videos.
16.
A. I would like to try water skiing.
B. I would not want to try water skiing.
17. A. I would like to try surfing.
B. I would not even try to stand up on a surfboard.
A. I would like to try surfing.
B. I would not even try to stand up on a surfboard.
18. When traveling:
A. I would like to take a trip without planned routes or schedules.
B. When I travel, I like to plan my route and schedule carefully.
19. I would prefer to be friends with people who are unconventional, such as artists or nonconformists.
A. I prefer to be friends with people who are practical and down-to-earth.
B. I would like to make friends with people who are unconventional, such as artists or nonconformists.
20. Learning to pilot an airplane
A. I would not like to learn to pilot an airplane.
B. I would like to learn to pilot an airplane.
21.
A. I prefer the surface of the water to going deep.
B. I would like to go scuba diving.
22. Which statement best describes you?
A. I would like to get to know people who are gay or lesbian.
B. I keep away from anyone I suspect might be gay or lesbian.
23.
A. I would like to try skydiving.
B. I would never jump out of an airplane, with or without a parachute.
24.
A. I prefer friends who are excitingly unpredictable.
B. I prefer friends who are dependable and predictable.
25.
A. I am not interested in experience for its own sake.
B. I like having new and exciting experiences and sensations, even if they are a little frightening, unconventional, or illegal.
26.
A. The essence of good art is clarity, symmetry, and harmony of color.
B. I often see beauty in the “clashing” colors and irregular forms of modern paintings.
27. Which statement best describes you?
A. I like spending time in the familiar comfort of home.
B. I get very restless if I have to stay at home for a while.
28. Diving off a high board
A. I like diving off a high board.
B. I do not like the feeling of standing on a high diving board (or I avoid going near it).
29. I like to date men who are physically exciting.
A. I like to date men who are physically exciting.
B. I like to date men who share my values and beliefs.
30.
A. Getting drunk usually spoils a party because some people become loud and aggressive.
B. Keeping glasses topped up is the key to a good party.
31.
A. The worst social flaw is to be rude.
B. The worst social flaw is to be boring.
32. A person should have considerable sexual experience before marriage.
A. A person should have considerable sexual experience before marriage.
B. It is best if married partners begin their sexual experience with each other.
33. Which statement best describes you?
A. Even if I had the money, I would not get involved with rich, carefree young people.
B. I can imagine myself traveling around the world seeking pleasure in the company of rich, carefree young people.
34.
A. I like sharp and witty people, even if they sometimes offend others.
B. I do not like people who amuse themselves by hurting other people’s feelings.
35. Select the statement that best describes you.
A. I think movies show too much sex.
B. I like watching many "sexy" scenes in movies.
36.
A. I feel best after a couple of drinks.
B. There is something wrong with people who need alcohol to feel good.
37. People should dress according to standards of good taste, neatness, and style.
A. People should dress according to standards of good taste, neatness, and style.
B. People should dress in their own individual way, even if the effect is sometimes strange.
38.
A. Sailing long distances in a small sailboat is reckless.
B. I would like to sail a long distance in a small seaworthy yacht.
39.
A. I cannot stand boring or dull people.
B. I find something interesting in almost everyone I talk to.
40.
A. Skiing fast down a high mountain slope is a good way to end up on crutches.
B. I think I would enjoy the sensation of skiing very fast down a high mountain slope.