The Science and Art of Sensory Processing Sensitivity
- 1st Edition - July 25, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Author: Bianca P. Acevedo
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 7 2 7 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 7 2 8 - 7
The Science and Art of Sensory Processing Sensitivity provides an up-to-date and novel scientific perspective on the biologically based Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) tra… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe Science and Art of Sensory Processing Sensitivity provides an up-to-date and novel scientific perspective on the biologically based Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) trait— which is associated with enhanced awareness, depth of cognitive processing, and heightened responsivity to the environment and other individuals. This second volume by B.P. Acevedo, following “The Highly Sensitive Brain,” takes a scientific perspective on its exploration of SPS, but adds to the existing body of literature on high sensitivity by including an enhanced discussion on the proposed mechanisms linking it with depression, anxiety, and burnout.
In addition, this second volume explores SPS’ relationship to other relevant personality traits, such as the Big Five, creativity, and sensation seeking; and sheds light on how their varying combinations give rise to different outcomes for highly sensitive persons (HSPs). A unique contribution of this volume is its detailed examination of the role of culture, gender, biology, aging, and the environment (including the workplace) on the expression (or repression) of high sensitivity.
Also, unlike previous books, this volume takes a broad perspective on outcomes related to being highly sensitive to shine a light on the non-trivial issue plaguing many HSPs: diminished quality of life, happiness, and well-being. As such, a major contribution of the second volume on the science of SPS, is its extensive description of scientifically-based techniques that might improve the quality of life for those with high SPS.
Thus, this volume may appeal to a wide audience, including both HSPs and those in their social network (friends, partners, physicians, parents, educators, and clinicians) who wish to better understand SPS, those with the trait, and how to enhance well-being among the highly sensitive.
- Describes the mechanisms and neurobiology underlying sensory processing sensitivity
- Distinguishes SPS from seemingly related disorders including depression, burn-out, and neuroticism, and proposes solutions
- Uniquely explores variations in SPS and its association with different combinations of personality traits (extraversion, sensation-seeking, creativity, openness, and neuroticism), with related outcomes
- Describes techniques based in recent scientific advances to improve quality of life for individuals with SPS
- Features implications of SPS in the workforce, education, and personal relationships; and explores the impact of gender, culture, and aging on the expression of SPS
Researchers, students, and clinicians in psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, medicine, psychiatry, neurology
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- About the author
- Preface
- Chapter 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
- Chapter Two. Mental health and sensory processing sensitivity: Depression and burnout
- Introduction
- Factors that impact sensory processing sensitivity's link with depression
- Conceptualization of depression and the design of studies
- Childhood quality
- Life stressors and quality
- Theoretical models of sensory processing sensitivity 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
- Chapter 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
- Sensory processing sensitivity in the context of learning and memory
- A concept for SPS and individual differences in learning
- The science and art of learning as a highly sensitive person
- Conclusion
- Chapter Four. Sensory processing sensitivity, variations in temperament, and outcomes
- Introduction
- High sensitivity and neuroticism
- SPS and Extraversion/Introversion
- SPS and Sensation-seeking
- SPS and agreeableness
- SPS and conscientiousness
- SPS and openness to experience
- Creativity and sensitivity
- Chapter 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?
- 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
- Chapter Six. Beyond happiness: Living well with sensory processing sensitivity
- Introduction
- Happiness through the ages
- On happiness
- Living well with sensory processing sensitivity
- Chapter summary
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 25, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 234
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323997270
- eBook ISBN: 9780323997287
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Bianca P. Acevedo
Dr. Bianca P. Acevedo is a research scientist at the University of California, Santa Barbara and lives in New York City where she engages in consulting work while writing. She has a B.A. in Psychology from NYU and a PhD in Social/Health Psychology from Stony Brook University. She has done extensive research on the neural basis of high sensitivity, attachment and romantic love, and mind-body interventions; and taught courses such as Positive Psychology, Social Neuroscience, and Close Relationships. Her book, “The Highly Sensitive Brain” was nominated for the 2021 PROSE Award, and she was the recipient of the 2012 International Women in Science Award. Her work has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Health, and the Alzheimer’s Association.
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