The Science and Art of Sensory Processing Sensitivity provides a detailed description of Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS), a biological trait associated with an enhanced awareness of the environment and others, at the behavioral, affective, and at the neural level. Uniquely incorporating a scientific perspective on its relation to (and distinction from) seemingly related disorders and personality features, this volume discusses how varying combinations of SPS with specific personality traits give rise to different outcomes and optimal environments. The book's extensive description of techniques, based in recent scientific advances, that improve the quality of life for individuals with SPS, are a key component.As such, a variety of readers will benefit from its discussions regarding SPS in the workforce, education, and in personal relationships, as well as techniques that enhance well-being for those with SPS. Describes the mechanisms and neurobiology underlying sensory processing sensitivityDistinguishes SPS from seemingly related disorders including ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, burn-out, and depressionUniquely covers variations in SPS and the association of different combinations with personality traits and different outcomesDetails the relationship of SPS with personality features including extraversion, sensation-seeking, empathy, and curiosityProvides techniques based in recent scientific advances to improve quality of life for individuals with SPSFeatures implications of SPS in the workforce, education, and in personal relationships INDICE: 1. Introduction on Being Sensitive 2. High Sensitivity vs. Mood Disorders 3. SPS and Focus Issues 4. SPS and Autism 5. SPS and Sensory Disorders 6. SPS styles 7. Techniques for living well with SPS
- ISBN: 978-0-323-99727-0
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 200
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2024
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés
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