Sensation Seeking Scale (SSS-VI) Test

Understand how strongly someone seeks thrill and disinhibition in about 24 minutes. Dual scores separate real-life behavior from desire, supporting risk insight, research, and selection.

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42/100

Sensation Seeking (SS)

Measures the tendency to seek novel, intense experiences and tolerate risk and disinhibition in pursuit of stimulation.

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0 – 33: Low | 34 – 66: Moderate | 67 – 100: High

A score of 42 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced preference for occasional novelty and excitement without a strong drive for constant intensity or risk-taking.

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Self-explorers and life hackers

41%OF USERS

People curious about their personality take it to see how much they crave novelty, intensity, and impulsive fun versus routine.

Psychologists and counselors

34%OF USERS

Professionals use it to assess risk-taking and disinhibition patterns that may relate to impulsive behavior and treatment planning.

HR and safety recruiters

25%OF USERS

Hiring teams use it when roles involve initiative or risk exposure to gauge candidates’ thrill-seeking tendencies and restraint.

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Sensation Seeking Scale, SSS-VI (SSSS)

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25.1

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8.5 — 41.6

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the tendency to seek novel, intense experiences and the tendency toward disinhibited behavior. It assesses both current behavior and stated desire in these areas.

What areas are scored?

Two dimensions are scored: Thrill and Adventure Seeking and Disinhibition. Each dimension is evaluated for actual experience and for intention or desire.

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

Estimated completion time is about 24 minutes. The questionnaire includes 128 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best matches typical behavior and preferences in the described situations. Answer based on usual patterns rather than unusual or rare events.

How are results interpreted?

Scores are compared to established author norms to estimate relative levels on the two dimensions. Results support research, clinical risk screening, and selection decisions when risk-taking and initiative are relevant.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Sensation Seeking Scale (SSS-VI) Test

search for sensations

This measure is designed to assess individual differences in the tendency to seek novel, intense experiences and to engage in disinhibited behavior. The Sensation Seeking Scale (SSS-VI) is typically used in clinical, counseling, and research settings to support case formulation and to inform discussion of risk-taking and impulse-related patterns.

It consists of 128 items and generally takes about 24 minutes to complete. Items sample preferences and behaviors related to excitement/adventure seeking and disinhibition, allowing clinicians to characterize both behavioral tendencies and expressed inclinations.

Administration and scoring follow a standardized self-report format, and results should be interpreted in the context of developmental history, current functioning, and other assessment data. The Sensation Seeking Scale (SSS-VI) is available as published by psytests.org (2024).

Author: psytests.org (2024)

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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