1.
I seem to be aware of subtleties
in my environment.
no
yes
2.
Other people’s moods
affect me.
no
yes
3.
I tend to be very sensitive
to pain.
no
yes
4.
I find myself needing to
withdraw during busy days, into bed or into a darkened
room or any place where I can have some privacy and
relief from stimulation.
no
yes
5.
I am particularly sensitive
to the effects of caffeine.
no
yes
6.
I am easily overwhelmed
by things like bright lights, strong smells, coarse
fabrics, or sirens close by.
no
yes
7.
I have a rich, complex
inner life.
no
yes
8.
I am made uncomfortable
by loud noises.
no
yes
9.
I am deeply moved by the
arts or music.
no
yes
10.
I am conscientious.
no
yes
11.
I startle easily.
no
yes
12.
I get rattled when I have
a lot to do in a short amount of time.
no
yes
13.
When people are uncomfortable
in a physical
environment I tend to know what needs to b done to
make it more comfortable (like changing the lighting
or the seating).
no
yes
14.
I am annoyed when people
try to get me to do too many things at once.
no
yes
15.
I try hard to avoid making
mistakes or forgetting things.
no
yes
16.
I make it a point to avoid
violent movies and TV shows.
no
yes
17.
I become unpleasantly aroused
when a lot is going on around me.
no
yes
18.
Being very hungry creates
a strong reaction in me, disrupting my concentration
or mood.
no
yes
19.
Changes in my life shake
me up.
no
yes
20.
I notice and enjoy delicate
or fine scents, tastes, sounds, works of art.
no
yes
21.
I make it a high priority
to arrange my life to avoid upsetting or overwhelming
situations.
no
yes
22.
When I must compete or
be observed while performing a task, I become so nervous
or shaky that I do much worse than I would otherwise.
no
yes
23.
When I was a child, my
parents or teachers seemed to see me as sensitive or
shy.
no
yes
*
Text from 'El Don
de la Sensibilidad',
Copyright Elaine
Aron, 1996, and
Copyright Ed. Obelisco,
2006