Are you a Highly Sensitive Person?

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This self-test is an adaptation of Dr. Elaine N. Aron's 1996 HSP test.

Answer each question based on how you feel. Typically your first gut inclination is the correct answer.

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What's your name?* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

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What is your email?* This field is required.

example@example.com

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What's your phone number?

Area Code

Phone Number

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I consider myself a conscientious person. * This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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I am a detail-oriented person with a complex inner life. * This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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I am overly cautious when making a decision.* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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I often find myself reflecting on past events. * This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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Large crowds overwhelm me.* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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I notice subtleties in my surroundings that others don’t. * This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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I often need to withdraw to a quiet and empty space to remove myself from stimulation. * This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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Non-stop talkers exhaust me.* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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I feel deeply and intensely. * This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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I am easily moved by the arts or music.* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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I am affected by other people’s moods.* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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I have a strong sense of empathy for other people.* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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I am sensitive to the effects of caffeine.* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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I have a low tolerance for bright lights, strong smells, and coarse fabrics.* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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Loud and repetitive noises disrupt my mood.* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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I am very sensitive to physical pain.* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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As a child, I was perceived as "shy" or "sensitive".* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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I perform poorly under pressure and when being observed. * This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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I have a hard time adapting to life changes.* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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I avoid conflict at all costs.* This field is required.

TRUEFALSE

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If you answered "True" to 11 or more of the questions you are likely highly sensitive. No test is entirely accurate and there are other available iterations of this self-test in books and the internet.

This is an adapted HSP self-test based on 1996 research from Dr. Elaine Aron. For any questions related to this test and its results, please contact Neftalí with SPC.

Schedule your 20 min free consultation to further discuss your test results or contact Neftali@spiritpandacoaching.com

Thank you!

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Test ScoreIf you scored between 9-11 you have mild sensitivity traits. Any score above 11 would be considered a Highly Sensitive Person.