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16 hours

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  • English Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish
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  • Sensation seeking is a trait we all have and includes the search for complex and new experiences. Thrill Seekers, people with high-sensation seeking personalities, crave exotic and intense experiences even when physical or social risks are involved. This course helps learners examine the remarkable world of the high-sensation seeking personality and explores the lifestyle, psychology, and neuroscience behind thrill seekers.

The Psychology of Thrill Seekers
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Curriculum

What Is Thrill Seeking and Sensation Seeking?

Welcome!

The History of Sensation Seeking

Components of Sensation Seeking

Sensation-Seeking Demographics

Types of Sensation Seekers

Wrap-Up

Course Outline and Grading Information

[OPTIONAL] Kenneth Carter Publication Offer

Discover Your Sensation-Seeking Score!

Insights into the Sensation-Seeking Personality

Practice Time!

The Psychology and Neuroscience of Sensation Seeking

Born to Be Wild?

Fight, Flight, or Freeze Response

Neuromotivational Systems

The Chemistry of Thrill and Fear

Environment and Thrill Seekers

Wrap-Up

Hardwired for Sensation Seeking

Stress, Fear, and Motivation

Practice Time!

The Habits and Hobbies of High Sensation Seekers

Week 3 Introduction

Hobbies

[Optional] Interview with a High Sensation Seeker

Travel

Food

Emotional Regulation

Wrap-Up

A Look at Hobby Preferences

Practice Time!

How High Sensation Seeking Impacts Relationships

Week 4 Introduction

Love

Emotional Intelligence

Problems with Relationships

Enhancing Relationships

[OPTIONAL] Podcast with a Sensation-Seeking Couple

Wrap-Up

Types of Love

A Further Look at Emotional Intelligence

Battling Intimacy Challenges

Practice Time!

Is High Sensation Seeking a Superpower or a Super Problem?

Week 5 Introduction

Super Problem

Superpower

[OPTIONAL] Interview with a Firefighter

[OPTIONAL] Interview with a Fire Chief

Keeping Sensation Seeking in Check

Wrap-Up

Fun-tage

Addiction and Risk As Super Problems

Meditation, Empathy, and Creativity

The Feeling of Awe

Practice Time!

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    May 25, 2024
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