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.
The Psychology of Thrill Seekers
Offered By
Emory University
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
1What 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.
6 videos (Total 28 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
6 videos
Welcome!6m
The History of Sensation Seeking5m
Components of Sensation Seeking5m
Sensation-Seeking Demographics2m
Types of Sensation Seekers6m
Wrap-Up1m
3 readings
Course Outline and Grading Information5m
Discover Your Sensation-Seeking Score!10m
Insights into the Sensation-Seeking Personalitym
1 practice exercise
Practice Time!15m
Week
2The 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.
6 videos (Total 22 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes
6 videos
Fight, Flight, or Freeze Response4m
Neuromotivational Systems5m
The Chemistry of Thrill and Fear4m
Environment and Thrill Seekers3m
Wrap-Up2m
2 readings
Hardwired for Sensation Seeking40m
Stress, Fear, and Motivation50m
1 practice exercise
Practice Time!15m
Week
3The 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.
7 videos (Total 44 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
7 videos
Hobbies5m
[Optional] Interview with a High Sensation Seeker17m
Travel5m
Food5m
Emotional Regulation5m
Wrap-Up2m
1 reading
A Look at Hobby Preferences10m
1 practice exercise
Practice Time!15m
Week
4How 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.
7 videos (Total 42 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
7 videos
Love5m
Emotional Intelligence2m
Problems with Relationships3m
Enhancing Relationships3m
[OPTIONAL] Podcast with a Sensation-Seeking Couple24m
Wrap-Up1m
3 readings
Types of Love15m
A Further Look at Emotional Intelligence50m
Battling Intimacy Challenges15m
1 practice exercise
Practice Time!15m
Instructor
Kenneth Carter
Professor of PsychologyOxford College
About 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.
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