The Psychology of Thrill Seekers
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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.
In this week, we'll examine the curious beginnings of sensation-seeking research, discuss the four components that make up sensation seeking, and discuss the profile of a high sensation seeker.
What's included
6 videos4 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
6 videos•Total 28 minutes
- Welcome!•6 minutes
- The History of Sensation Seeking•6 minutes
- Components of Sensation Seeking•5 minutes
- Sensation-Seeking Demographics•3 minutes
- Types of Sensation Seekers•6 minutes
- Wrap-Up•2 minutes
4 readings•Total 80 minutes
- Course Outline and Grading Information•5 minutes
- [OPTIONAL] Kenneth Carter Publication Offer•5 minutes
- Discover Your Sensation-Seeking Score!•10 minutes
- Insights into the Sensation-Seeking Personality•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Practice Time!•15 minutes
1 peer review•Total 40 minutes
- High Sensation-Seeking Influences•40 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Initial Thoughts•10 minutes
This week, we'll take a scientific approach to uncovering more about sensation seeking and focus on the fascinating biological processes and environment at play.
What's included
6 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
6 videos•Total 22 minutes
- Born to Be Wild?•2 minutes
- Fight, Flight, or Freeze Response•4 minutes
- Neuromotivational Systems•5 minutes
- The Chemistry of Thrill and Fear•4 minutes
- Environment and Thrill Seekers•3 minutes
- Wrap-Up•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 90 minutes
- Hardwired for Sensation Seeking•40 minutes
- Stress, Fear, and Motivation•50 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Practice Time!•15 minutes
1 peer review•Total 40 minutes
- Biological and Environmental Influences•40 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Initial Thoughts•10 minutes
In this week, we'll look at the hobbies and travel and food preferences of high sensation seekers and discuss why they are so unique compared to the average person. We'll begin our exploration with a focus on emotional regulation and what that means for a high sensation seeker.
What's included
7 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
7 videos•Total 44 minutes
- Week 3 Introduction•2 minutes
- Hobbies•5 minutes
- [Optional] Interview with a High Sensation Seeker•17 minutes
- Travel•6 minutes
- Food•6 minutes
- Emotional Regulation•6 minutes
- Wrap-Up•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 70 minutes
- A Look at Hobby Preferences•70 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Practice Time!•15 minutes
1 peer review•Total 40 minutes
- Analyzing Hobbies and Preferences•40 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Initial Thoughts•10 minutes
In this week, we get more personal and look at the challenges and rewards high sensation seekers face in regards to relationships and love.
What's included
7 videos3 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
7 videos•Total 42 minutes
- Week 4 Introduction•1 minute
- Love•5 minutes
- Emotional Intelligence•3 minutes
- Problems with Relationships•3 minutes
- Enhancing Relationships•3 minutes
- [OPTIONAL] Podcast with a Sensation-Seeking Couple•25 minutes
- Wrap-Up•1 minute
3 readings•Total 80 minutes
- Types of Love•15 minutes
- A Further Look at Emotional Intelligence•50 minutes
- Battling Intimacy Challenges•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Practice Time!•15 minutes
1 peer review•Total 40 minutes
- Sensation Seekers and Relationships•40 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Initial Thoughts•10 minutes
In this week, we consider how to perceive high sensation seeking and look at the overall benefits and issues as well as how to keep high sensation seeking in check.
What's included
8 videos3 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
8 videos•Total 56 minutes
- Week 5 Introduction•3 minutes
- Super Problem•8 minutes
- Superpower•6 minutes
- [OPTIONAL] Interview with a Firefighter•14 minutes
- [OPTIONAL] Interview with a Fire Chief•12 minutes
- Keeping Sensation Seeking in Check•3 minutes
- Wrap-Up•5 minutes
- Fun-tage•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 100 minutes
- Addiction and Risk As Super Problems•30 minutes
- Meditation, Empathy, and Creativity•60 minutes
- The Feeling of Awe•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Practice Time!•15 minutes
1 peer review•Total 40 minutes
- Overcoming Super Problems•40 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Initial Thoughts•10 minutes
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Reviewed on Dec 26, 2021
Very interesting coarse.. I find this coarse very informative too. Thank-you
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2020
The course gave insights into high sensation seeking behavior. Also this will help us to adjust effectively with people around us who are high sensation seekers.
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024
Very well explained videos. Assignments very very well structured
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