Sensation Seeking
Dimension 120 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Sensation Seeking measures the tendency to pursue novelty, excitement, complexity, and stimulating experiences, including willingness to approach risk, unconventional activities, and intense sensations for their own sake. It encompasses curiosity about new experiences as well as active attraction to thrilling or adventurous situations.
evidence final name · Substance Use Risk
Minimal Sensation Seeking
Expressions activating this band show little clear orientation toward novelty, excitement, or stimulation, and often consist of neutral, practical, or unrelated content. When the proxy is present, it appears only as a faint background openness rather than active interest in exciting or risky experiences.
Moderate Sensation Seeking
Expressions activating this band show enjoyment of fun, curiosity, variety, individuality, and new experiences, with some willingness to try challenging or mildly risky activities. The experience is one of exploratory interest and attraction to stimulation without a strong emphasis on extreme intensity.
High Sensation Seeking
Expressions activating this band show strong attraction to thrilling, intense, adventurous, and unconventional experiences, including activities that are frightening, fast, or risky. The experience is one of actively seeking excitement and powerful sensations for their own sake.
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Minimal Substance Use Risk: Expressions show no meaningful substance use risk content. The proxy is effectively absent. Expressions activating this band are unrelated to substance use risk.
Moderate Substance Use Risk: Substance use risk is clearly present at this level. This is the first band where substance use risk becomes detectable. Expressions activating this band reflect substance use risk at this level of intensity.
Heavy Substance Use Risk: Substance use risk is clearly present at this level. Compared to the band below, substance use risk is more intense and concentrated but retains the same essential character. Expressions activating this band reflect substance use risk at this level of intensity.