Highly Sensitive Person Test
HSP Sensitivity Test
A 20-question self-assessment based on Dr. Elaine Aron's HSP theory. Answer honestly based on how you usually feel.
1. D
I have a rich, complex inner life.
2. D
I take time to reflect and process information deeply before making decisions.
3. D
I am deeply moved by the arts or music.
4. D
I find myself deeply exploring meaning and connections in work and life.
5. D
As a child, adults considered me sensitive or shy.
6. O
I am easily overwhelmed by strong sensory input (noise, bright lights, crowds).
7. O
I get uncomfortable when asked to do many things at once.
8. O
After a busy day I need to retreat to a private place to recover.
9. O
I get rattled when I have a lot to do in a short amount of time.
10. O
When being watched or evaluated I get nervous and perform worse than usual.
11. E
I am easily affected by other people's moods.
12. E
I often feel others' pain or discomfort as if it were my own.
13. E
Violent movies, shocking news or graphic scenes bother me more than most people.
14. E
Beautiful things — nature, art, music — sometimes move me to tears.
15. E
I have a lot of emotional ups and downs, and managing my feelings takes significant energy.
16. S
I notice subtle changes in my environment (smells, sounds, textures).
17. S
I pick up on subtle changes in facial expressions and tone of voice.
18. S
Uncomfortable clothing fabrics or seams distract me from concentrating.
19. S
I sense the atmosphere or energy of a room more keenly than most people.
20. S
When hungry or tired, my mood and concentration deteriorate more than for most people.