À propos de ce cours : Sensation seeking is a trait we all have and includes the search for complex and new experiences. Thrill Seekers, people with high-sensation seeking personalities, crave exotic and intense experiences even when physical or social risks are involved. This course helps learners examine the remarkable world of the high-sensation seeking personality and explores the lifestyle, psychology, and neuroscience behind thrill seekers.
Créé par : Université Emory
Enseigné par : Kenneth Carter, Professor of Psychology
Oxford College
| Niveau | Beginner |
| Engagement | 2-3 hours each week |
| Langue | English |
| Comment réussir | Réussissez tous les devoirs notés pour terminer le cours. |
| Notes des utilisateurs |
Programme de cours
SEMAINE 1
What Is Thrill Seeking and Sensation Seeking?
In this week, we'll examine the curious beginnings of sensation-seeking research, discuss the four components that make up sensation seeking, and discuss the profile of a high sensation seeker.
6 vidéos, 3 lectures, 1 quiz pour s'exercer
- Vidéo: Welcome!
- Leyendo: Course Outline and Grading Information
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Initial Thoughts
- Vidéo: The History of Sensation Seeking
- Leyendo: Discover Your Sensation-Seeking Score!
- Vidéo: Components of Sensation Seeking
- Vidéo: Sensation-Seeking Demographics
- Vidéo: Types of Sensation Seekers
- Leyendo: Insights into the Sensation-Seeking Personality
- Cuestionario de práctica: Practice Time!
- Vidéo: Wrap-Up
Noté: High Sensation-Seeking Influences
SEMAINE 2
The Psychology and Neuroscience of Sensation Seeking
This week, we'll take a scientific approach to uncovering more about sensation seeking and focus on the fascinating biological processes and environment at play.
6 vidéos, 2 lectures, 1 quiz pour s'exercer
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Initial Thoughts
- Vidéo: Born to Be Wild?
- Vidéo: Fight, Flight, or Freeze Response
- Leyendo: Hardwired for Sensation Seeking
- Vidéo: Neuromotivational Systems
- Vidéo: The Chemistry of Thrill and Fear
- Leyendo: Stress, Fear, and Motivation
- Vidéo: Environment and Thrill Seekers
- Cuestionario de práctica: Practice Time!
- Vidéo: Wrap-Up
Noté: Biological and Environmental Influences
SEMAINE 3
The Habits and Hobbies of High Sensation Seekers
In this week, we'll look at the hobbies and travel and food preferences of high sensation seekers and discuss why they are so unique compared to the average person. We'll begin our exploration with a focus on emotional regulation and what that means for a high sensation seeker.
7 vidéos, 1 lecture, 1 quiz pour s'exercer
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Initial Thoughts
- Vidéo: Week 3 Introduction
- Vidéo: Hobbies
- Leyendo: A Look at Hobby Preferences
- Vidéo: [Optional] Interview with a High Sensation Seeker
- Vidéo: Travel
- Vidéo: Food
- Vidéo: Emotional Regulation
- Cuestionario de práctica: Practice Time!
- Vidéo: Wrap-Up
Noté: Analyzing Hobbies and Preferences
SEMAINE 4
How High Sensation Seeking Impacts Relationships
In this week, we get more personal and look at the challenges and rewards high sensation seekers face in regards to relationships and love.
7 vidéos, 3 lectures, 1 quiz pour s'exercer
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Initial Thoughts
- Vidéo: Week 4 Introduction
- Vidéo: Love
- Leyendo: Types of Love
- Vidéo: Emotional Intelligence
- Leyendo: A Further Look at Emotional Intelligence
- Vidéo: Problems with Relationships
- Leyendo: Battling Intimacy Challenges
- Vidéo: Enhancing Relationships
- Vidéo: [OPTIONAL] Podcast with a Sensation-Seeking Couple
- Cuestionario de práctica: Practice Time!
- Vidéo: Wrap-Up
Noté: Sensation Seekers and Relationships
SEMAINE 5
Is High Sensation Seeking a Superpower or a Super Problem?
In this week, we consider how to perceive high sensation seeking and look at the overall benefits and issues as well as how to keep high sensation seeking in check.
8 vidéos, 3 lectures, 1 quiz pour s'exercer
- Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Initial Thoughts
- Vidéo: Week 5 Introduction
- Vidéo: Super Problem
- Leyendo: Addiction and Risk As Super Problems
- Vidéo: Superpower
- Vidéo: [OPTIONAL] Interview with a Firefighter
- Vidéo: [OPTIONAL] Interview with a Fire Chief
- Vidéo: Keeping Sensation Seeking in Check
- Leyendo: Meditation, Empathy, and Creativity
- Cuestionario de práctica: Practice Time!
- Vidéo: Wrap-Up
- Leyendo: The Feeling of Awe
- Vidéo: Fun-tage
Noté: Overcoming Super Problems
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Créateurs
Université Emory
Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the world's leading research universities. Its mission is to create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity.
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Quite interesting course with nice test of whether you are an adventure seeker or not (put on different scales and aspects). Biological and environmental effects are given. As a downside - I didn't find it very practical for myself except for that test.
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Phenomenal. Professor Carter is great. I wish the lectures were longer.