- The “Highly Sensitive Person” is a term often used to describe those who are sensitive to sensory information (lights, sounds, smells, fabrics), as well as emotional sensitivity, anxiety, and a rich inner world.
- spencer-hypothesis Sensitivity correlates with structure, in that those with greater sensitivity are more likely to require a greater level of support earlier in structure, so they are more likely to adopt an earlier structure when support needs are not met. This explains why autistic social phenomena associated with the Detached structure often cluster with sensory sensitivity.
- tiffani-hypothesis Sensitivity doesn’t necessarily correlate with earlier structures, but is more evenly distributed and manifests differently depending on the individual’s structure.
- Examples, highly dependent on phase, culture, personality, etc
- A sensitive Detached person might cover their eyes and ears and rock.
- A sensitive Psychotic person might make everyone leave their electronics outside when they come to visit because they “feel” the electricity.
- A sensitive Neurotic might become agoraphobic and hide in their house
- A sensitive Pervert might be very particular about always having their nails painted a certain way.
- Being sensitive increases the frequency of coping mechanisms that everyone experiences to some degree.