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The science and art of sensory processing sensitivity /

This book, authored by Bianca P. Acevedo, explores the science and practical applications of Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS). It delves into the historical roots, measurement, and biological basis of SPS, while addressing mental health issues like depression and burnout among highly sensitive i...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: ACEVEDO, BIANCA P.
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : ELSEVIER ACADEMIC PRESS, 2024.
Subjects:
Sensory disorders.
Sensation Disorders
Troubles des sens.
Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • The Science and Art of Sensory Processing Sensitivity
  • The Science and Art of Sensory Processing Sensitivity
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • About the author
  • Preface
  • One
  • Introduction to the science and art of sensory processing sensitivity: On living well with sensory processing sensitivity
  • The history of research and thinking on high sensitivity
  • Sensitivity in ancient times
  • Early scientific study of temperament
  • Recent thinking on high sensitivity
  • References
  • Two
  • Mental health and sensory processing sensitivity: Depression and burnout
  • Introduction
  • Factors that impact sensory processing sensitivity's link with depression
  • Measurement
  • The highly sensitive person scale
  • The adult/adolescent sensory profile
  • Conceptualization of depression and the design of studies
  • Childhood quality
  • Life stressors and quality
  • Theoretical models of sensory processing sensitivity and depression
  • The effect of childhood environment on SPS and depression
  • Biological models of SPS and depression
  • Cognitive models of SPS and depression
  • Emotion regulation models of SPS and depression
  • Sensory processing sensitivity and burnout
  • Strategies for mitigating and preventing depression and burnout among HSPs
  • References
  • Further reading
  • Three
  • Sensory processing sensitivity in the context of learning and memory
  • Introduction
  • Sensory processing sensitivity
  • Individual differences in environmental sensitivity and learning: A historical perspective
  • Studies on introversion and learning
  • Interactions between memory, learning, and anxiety
  • Inhibition, reflectiveness, and learning from mistakes
  • Summary
  • Sensory processing sensitivity in the context of learning and memory
  • Neural mechanisms in SPS-memory interactions
  • Summary.
  • Individual differences in depth of processing and elaboration of encoding
  • Depth of postprocessing
  • The role of attention and effort in learning, SPS, and their interactions
  • Summary
  • A concept for SPS and individual differences in learning
  • Testing the concept: Research on SPS and memory interactions
  • The science and art of learning as a highly sensitive person
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Four
  • Sensory processing sensitivity, variations in temperament, and outcomes
  • Introduction
  • High sensitivity and neuroticism
  • SPS facets and neuroticism
  • Living well with SPS and neuroticism
  • SPS and Extraversion/Introversion
  • Living well with SPS and extraversion/introversion
  • A case study on SPS and extraversion
  • SPS and Sensation-seeking
  • Living well with SPS and sensation-seeking
  • SPS and agreeableness
  • SPS and conscientiousness
  • SPS and openness to experience
  • Creativity and sensitivity
  • Living well with your creativity, openness and high sensitivity
  • References
  • Five
  • The impact of culture, gender, and the environment on the expression of high sensitivity
  • Introduction
  • Culture, SPS, and well-being
  • What type of cultural environment is a good match for the HSP?
  • Individualism versus collectivism
  • Gender, culture, and high sensitivity
  • Environmental influences on HSPs' well-being
  • Childhood environment
  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on HSPs
  • The work environment
  • Implications and considerations
  • References
  • Six
  • Beyond happiness: Living well with sensory processing sensitivity
  • Introduction
  • Happiness through the ages
  • On happiness
  • Hedonism as the way to happiness
  • The self and happiness
  • The self-actualized life
  • On dharma, karma, and happiness
  • Psychological perspectives on happiness
  • Summary
  • Living well with sensory processing sensitivity.
  • The impact of physiology on SPS
  • Summary
  • Aging, happiness, and SPS
  • Personality, well being, and SPS
  • Openness
  • Extraversion
  • Summary
  • Sensation-seeking
  • H.E. Fisher's four temperament traits
  • Cognition, well-being, and SPS
  • Flow
  • Mind-wandering
  • Mindfulness
  • Self-regulation, well-being, and SPS
  • SPS, self-regulation, and childhood quality
  • Summary
  • Chapter summary
  • References
  • Index
  • Back Cover.