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What is a sensation seeker?

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What is a sensation seeker?

What is a sensation seeker?

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Psychology

Edition: 2^nd

Authors: Minter, Elmhorst, Ciccarelli, White

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Psychology, 2nd Edition (Minter, Elmhorst, Ciccarelli, White)

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Sensation-seeking, also called thrill-seeking or excitement-seeking, is the tendency to pursue new and different sensations, feelings, and experiences. The trait describes people who chase novel, complex, and intense sensations, who love experience for its own sake, and who may take risks to pursue those experiences.

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