Hypervigilance
Dimension 156 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Hypervigilance measures a sustained state of heightened alertness to possible threat, marked by watchfulness, guarding, monitoring, and readiness for danger. It encompasses startle-proneness, scanning for cues, and feeling on edge or constantly on guard.
evidence final name · Acute Stress
Minimal Hypervigilance
Expressions activating this band show little to no sustained threat monitoring, with only scattered references to concern, exposure, or being bothered that do not cohere into ongoing watchfulness. The state is diffuse, situational, or unrelated rather than a clear pattern of guarding against danger.
Mild Hypervigilance
Expressions activating this band show alertness and guardedness that are noticeable but intermittent, such as being suspicious, jumpy, easily startled, or attentive to surrounding cues. Watchfulness is present as a precautionary stance rather than a constant state.
Moderate Hypervigilance
Expressions activating this band show active monitoring for danger, with clear language about being on guard, watchful, wary, or keeping an eye on what might happen. Alertness is sustained enough to shape attention and behavior around possible threat.
High Hypervigilance
Expressions activating this band show persistent vigilance characterized by heightened awareness, continual lookout for triggers or dangers, and a strong sense of needing to watch everything closely. The experience is ongoing and organized around anticipating threat.
Severe Hypervigilance
Expressions activating this band show an intense, pervasive state of being hyperalert, on edge, and constantly watchful or on guard. Monitoring for danger feels continuous and difficult to relax.
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Minimal Acute Stress: Acute stress is present at a low level. Expressions activating this band reflect early or diffuse acute stress.
Emerging Acute Stress: Acute stress is experienced here as observable behavioral patterns associated with problematic or disordered functioning. Unlike the band below, where acute stress was characterized by a general or mixed form, the proxy here has shifted in character. Expressions activating this band engage with acute stress at a level associated with formal behavioral assessment.
Elevated Acute Stress: Acute stress is experienced here at a level consistent with formal clinical assessment and disorder-relevant measurement. Unlike the band below, where acute stress was characterized by the behavioral form, the proxy here has shifted in character. The facets that dominated at lower levels have receded. Expressions activating this band likely reflect acute stress at a clinical or disorder-relevant level.
Severe Acute Stress: Acute stress is experienced here at a level consistent with formal clinical assessment and disorder-relevant measurement. Compared to the band below, acute stress is more intense and concentrated but retains the same essential character. Expressions activating this band likely reflect acute stress at a clinical or disorder-relevant level.