Sensory processing sensitivity is a temperamental or personality trait involving "an increased sensitivity of the central nervous system and a deeper cognitive processing of physical, social and emotional stimuli".
Who is called sensitive person?
What Is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? A highly sensitive person (HSP) is a term for those who are thought to have an increased or deeper central nervous system sensitivity to physical, emotional, or social stimuli. 1 Some refer to this as having sensory processing sensitivity, or SPS for short.
What are the characteristics of a sensitive person?
What Is a Highly Sensitive Person?
- Sensitivity to lights and sounds.
- Sensitivity to caffeine and medications.
- Feelings of overwhelm in crowded places.
- Feeling more drained than others after spending time with people.
- Affected by the energy and moods of the people around them.
- Startle easily.
