Asked by Alexandria Lewis on May 26, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT true of people who score high on the Sensation Seeking Scale?

A) tend to be shy
B) are more emotionally expressive
C) are more likely to use drugs
D) tend to have risky vocations

Sensation Seeking Scale

The Sensation Seeking Scale is a psychological tool used to measure an individual's propensity for seeking novel, complex, and intense sensations and experiences.

Shy

Characterized by feeling nervous or timid in the presence of others, often leading to avoidance of social interactions.

Emotionally Expressive

The ability or tendency to outwardly display emotions or feelings through facial expressions, gestures, or speech.

  • Identify factors influencing sensation-seeking behavior and its outcomes.
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Lamees AlgaziJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
People who score high on the Sensation Seeking Scale tend to be outgoing and seek novel experiences, which is opposite to shyness. Therefore, option A is not true.