Psychology answers

Week 5 Homework

1. Take a look at the material on sensation seeking on page 286(Ch. 11).Do you consider yourself a sensation seeker?Why or why not?What are the advantages and disadvantages of your level of sensation seeking?

No, I definitely do not consider myself a sensation seeker. I would have to say the reason is because I am an anxious person. I like things to stay the same, and I just like to be happy in my surroundings (people, places) that I am used to. I believe the advantage of my level of sensation seeking is that I am always comfortable. I believe the disadvantage of my level of sensation seeking is that sometimes I can feel bored with my life.

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