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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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
What Is Thrill Seeking and Sensation Seeking?
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 28 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
The Psychology and Neuroscience of Sensation Seeking
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
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 44 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
How High Sensation Seeking Impacts Relationships
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 42 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
Reviews
- 5 stars79.01%
- 4 stars14.81%
- 3 stars4.93%
- 1 star1.23%
TOP REVIEWS FROM THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THRILL SEEKERS
by SRJul 25, 2020
The course was very good for learning and I enjoyed it.
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 AAAug 10, 2020
Quite insightful classes, with vivid videos focused on interviews
by DGApr 2, 2018
Phenomenal. Professor Carter is great. I wish the lectures were longer.
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