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More than just the thrill: What are 'sensation seekers' looking for?

Why are some people more drawn to new and exciting experiences than others? This phenomenon is usually explained by the fact that so-called "sensation seekers" experience stimuli less intensely than other people and therefore need intense experiences to feel alive. However, the uncertainty of the ex...

More than just the thrill: What are 'sensation seekers' looking for?
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Why are some people more drawn to new and exciting experiences than others? This phenomenon is usually explained by the fact that so-called "sensation seekers" experience stimuli less intensely than other people and therefore need intense experiences to feel alive. However, the uncertainty of the experiences also plays a role, such as the thrill of not knowing what will happen.

Originally published at Phys.org

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