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

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September 1, 2026
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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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Moderate
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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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Moderate
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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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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

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.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Susceptibility to Boredom (BS) (StB()
Susceptibility to Boredom (BS) (StB()
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2.9
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Experience Seeking (ES) (ES()
Experience Seeking (ES) (ES()
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5.2
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Thrill Seeking (TAS) (TS()
Thrill Seeking (TAS) (TS()
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7.4
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Disinhibition (Dis) (D()
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)
Scale of Sensation Seeking Needs (SoSSN)
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27
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21.9 — 32.1
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40
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

Each item below contains two options, A and B. Please select the option that best describes your preferences or how you feel. In some cases, both options may describe your preferences or feelings. In such cases, select the option that better describes your preferences or feelings. In other cases, you may not like either option. In these cases, select the option you dislike least. The focus is only on your own preferences or feelings, not on how others feel about these things or how a person is supposed to feel. There are no right or wrong answers on tests of this kind. Please respond candidly and provide an honest self-assessment.
    • A. I would not learn to fly an airplane.
    • B. I would like to learn to fly an airplane.
    • A. Excitingly unpredictable.
    • B. Reliable and predictable.
    • 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.
These are 3 of the 40 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.
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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Sensation Seeking Scale, SSS-V Test

Sensation Seeking Scale, Form V (SSS-V) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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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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