Free 5-min HSP Test


Highly Sensitive Person Scale*

One in five people are wired more sensitively.

Rate each item from 1 (Not at all) to 7 (Very strongly) using the dropdown menus below. Your score will calculate automatically below the questionnaire.


Interpreting your score
An average score above 5 suggests high sensitivity, offering a practical reference point to help you better understand your unique and natural wiring.

The DOES framework
High sensitivity is a trait, not a flaw, and is defined by four core characteristics:

Depth of processing | Thinking and reflecting deeply on information others might miss.
Overstimulation | Feeling drained quickly by excessive noise, activity, or emotional intensity.
Emotional & Empathy | Experiencing intense emotions and deep empathy for others.
Sensory sensitivity | High awareness of small details, textures, sounds, and physical surroundings.

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*Highly Sensitive Person Scale – Revised (HSP-R) Source

© Pluess, M., Aron, E., Kähkönen, J. E., Lionetti, F., Huang, Y., Tillmann, T., Greven, C., & Aron, A. (2024). Evolution of the Concept of Sensitivity and its measurement: The Highly Sensitive Person Scale-Revised. PsyArXiv. https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/w7bqu. https://sensitivityresearch.com/ and https://hsperson.com/


Instructions

  • Select a number between 1 and 7 for each question using the dropdown menu.
  • 1 = Not at all | 7 = Extremely
  • If a question doesn’t apply to you, skip it.
  • Your total score and average sensitivity level will be calculated automatically.

  1. Do you notice when things have been moved around?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  2. Are you easily affected by feedback (both negative and positive)?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  3. Are you easily overwhelmed by bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, or sirens close by?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  4. Do you easily recognize what others are feeling?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  5. Do you notice and enjoy delicate or fine scents, tastes, sounds, or works of art?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  6. Are you easily affected by the mood of people around you?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  7. Do you tend to reflect on things deeply?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  8. Are you good at anticipating how someone may feel about a situation?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  9. Are you bothered by intense stimuli, like loud noises or chaotic scenes?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  10. Do you generally react strongly to your experiences, whether you show it or not?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  11. Do other people tell you that you are good at understanding what they are feeling or thinking?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  12. Do you tend to get deeply immersed in music?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  13. Do you find yourself thinking about philosophical questions?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  14. Do you seem to notice changes in the weather more than others do?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  15. Do you become unpleasantly aroused when a lot is going on around you?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  16. Are you deeply moved by the arts or music?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  17. Do you tend to notice subtle signs of changing seasons (winter, spring, etc.)?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)
  18. Do you like deep conversations?
    (not at all) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 (extremely)

Calculate your average score

  • Add all your answers
  • Divide your total by the number of questions you answered

For example, if you answered all 18 questions and scored a total of 115, you would divide 115 by 18. Your average sensitivity score would then be 6.4.

115 / 18 = 6.4

Alternatively, if you answered only 16 questions and scored a total of 75, you would divide 75 by 16, resulting in an average score of 4.7.

75 / 16 = 4.7

Interpretation

An average score greater than 5 indicates a tendency towards high sensitivity. However, individual scores may vary depending on factors such as gender, age, cultural background, and other characteristics. Importantly, the score is not a precise indication or diagnosis; rather, it shows your likely position along a continuum of sensitivity. Regardless of your score, my coaching journey is here to support you, helping you embrace your unique sensitivity and align with your true potential.

*HSP Self-Test Source

© Pluess, M., Aron, E., Kähkönen, J. E., Lionetti, F., Huang, Y., Tillmann, T., Greven, C., & Aron, A. (2024). Evolution of the Concept of Sensitivity and its Measurement: The Highly Sensitive Person Scale-Revised. PsyArXiv. https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/w7bqu. https://sensitivityresearch.com/ and https://hsperson.com/