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.
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The Psychology of Thrill Seekers
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Approx. 16 hours to complete
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Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish
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Beginner Level
Approx. 16 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish
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Emory University
Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the world's leading research universities. Its mission is to create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
What Is Thrill Seeking and Sensation Seeking?
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.
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 28 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
The Psychology and Neuroscience of Sensation Seeking
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.
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 22 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
The Habits and Hobbies of High Sensation Seekers
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.
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 44 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
How High Sensation Seeking Impacts Relationships
In this week, we get more personal and look at the challenges and rewards high sensation seekers face in regards to relationships and love.
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 42 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THRILL SEEKERS
by KTAug 29, 2020
The content of this course was very well explained. Got more insight into the sensations of thrill seekers. It was a informative course about the thrill-seekers.
by SSAug 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.
by AKOct 30, 2018
great interesting course. Gives you insight into a different personality type.
by DGApr 2, 2018
Phenomenal. Professor Carter is great. I wish the lectures were longer.
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