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Personality 2026-07-19 5 min read

Highly Sensitive Person Scale (HSPS): Is Your Sensitivity a Gift or a Burden?

High Sensitivity is not a flaw but an innate temperament trait. This article explores Elaine Aron's Highly Sensitive Person Scale (HSPS) and the DOES theoretical model, helping you find balance between sensitivity and overstimulation and transform sensitivity into a unique life advantage. A free online test is included at the end.

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