Sensory processing sensitivity and certain psychological conditions are associated with more intense reactions to stimuli
Is it true that sensory processing sensitivity and certain psychological conditions are associated with more intense reactions to stimuli?
Yes. Multiple studies demonstrate that sensory processing sensitivity and related psychological or neurodivergent conditions are robustly associated with heightened emotional reactivity and more intense reactions to stimuli.
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The provided papers consistently demonstrate that sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) and certain psychological or temperamental conditions are directly associated with heightened emotional reactivity, greater perceived stress, and more intense responses to various stimuli. All relevant empirical papers support the claim, and none refute it.
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Jagiellowicz, J., Aron, A., & Aron, E. (2016). Relationship between the temperament trait of sensory processing sensitivity and emotional reactivity. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.2224/SBP.2016.44.2.185
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Golonka, K., Gulla, B., Kościelniak, D., Darczuk, D., Cienkosz-Stepanczak, B., Bystrowska, B., Fortuna, D., Kozicz, T., & Krzyściak, W. (2025). Sensory processing sensitivity in adult dental patients and its relation to perceived stress, cortisol, and serotonin secretion. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-90263-1
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Buchtova, M., Malinakova, K., Benitan, M. C., Husek, V., & Tavel, P. (2025). Sensory processing sensitivity and its associations with guilt, shame, self-esteem, and neuroticism. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-03530-1
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Liu, Z., Wu, X., Dong, D., & Yan, N. (2025). Exploring the neurological basis of sensory processing sensitivity and emotional reactivity: Insights from large-scale brain networks.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2025.115890
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Caballo, V., Team, M., & Salazar, I. (2025). Some Pathological and Non-Pathological Characteristics of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.31083/bp46124
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The provided papers consistently demonstrate that sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) and certain psychological or temperamental conditions are directly associated with heightened emotional reactivity, greater perceived stress, and more intense responses to various stimuli. All relevant empirical papers support the claim, and none refute it.
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