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Sensitive

The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World

Jenn Granneman & Andre Sólo

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Question 1 of 6
According to the book, which of the following is true regarding the demographic distribution of high sensitivity?
  • A. It is significantly more common in women than in men.
  • B. It is a rare trait affecting less than 10 percent of the global population.
  • C. It is equally common in men and women.
  • D. It is a trait that only develops in adulthood due to environmental stress.
Question 2 of 6
Based on Zhi Li's research, how do 'middle-of-the-road' or neutral home environments affect sensitive children?
  • A. They provide the perfect balance, allowing sensitive children to thrive without overstimulation.
  • B. They cause a child's sensitivity to decrease because there are fewer threats to respond to and fewer enriching experiences to learn from.
  • C. They trigger the 'Sensitive Boost Effect,' causing children to outperform their peers.
  • D. They heighten a child's sensitivity to extreme levels as the child seeks out more stimulation.
Question 3 of 6
Which of the following is NOT listed in the book as one of the five key gifts of highly sensitive people?
  • A. Depth of processing
  • B. Sensory intelligence
  • C. Rapid task-switching
  • D. Depth of emotion
Question 4 of 6
What physical strategy does the book recommend for highly sensitive people to ground themselves during moments of high sensory overstimulation?
  • A. Engaging in complex mental puzzles to distract the brain
  • B. Providing the body with immediate proprioceptive input, such as pushing firmly against a wall
  • C. Exposing themselves to a sudden, stronger sensory input to override the current environment
  • D. Taking rapid, shallow breaths to increase heart rate and alertness
Question 5 of 6
How does the book suggest sensitive people and their partners handle relationship conflicts to avoid becoming overwhelmed?
  • A. By avoiding conflict entirely to prevent feelings of resentment and preserve the peace
  • B. By relying on the less-sensitive partner to initiate and lead all difficult conversations
  • C. By establishing a code word to pause heated discussions so both partners can walk away and ground themselves
  • D. By using 'you' statements to clearly articulate exactly how the partner is causing the overwhelm
Question 6 of 6
What alternative to the traditional 'time-out' is recommended for disciplining a highly sensitive child?
  • A. A 'time-in,' where the parent sits with the child in a calm space to help them process their emotions
  • B. A 'sensory-out,' where the child is placed in a completely dark and silent room to reset
  • C. A 'distraction-break,' where the child is given a new toy to divert their attention from the tantrum
  • D. A 'logic-session,' where the parent strictly explains the real-world consequences of the child's behavior

Sensitive — Full Chapter Overview

Sensitive Summary & Overview

Sensitive (2023) explores the meaningful lives and gifts of highly sensitive people, whose emotional depth and perceptual sensitivity shed invaluable light into human consciousness. Interweaving scientific research with compelling personal stories, it guides highly sensitive people toward validation and compassionate self-care. With poetic reflection and empowering advice, it frames high sensitivity as a vital form of beauty both challenging and critical to embrace.

Who Should Listen to Sensitive?

  • Highly sensitive people, or those who suspect they might be
  • Parents of sensitive children
  • Anyone curious about psychology and neurodiversity

About the Author: Jenn Granneman & Andre Sólo

Jenn Granneman is an advocate for highly sensitive people and the co-founder of Sensitive Refuge, a web resource for sensitive people. She founded Introvert, Dear, the world’s largest online community for introverts, and her work has been featured in many publications, from HuffPost to Psychology Today and Forbes. She is also the author of The Secret Lives of Introverts.

Andre Sólo is the co-founder and editor in chief of Sensitive Refuge as well as the Chief Make-It-Happen Officer for Introvert, Dear. His work has been featured in HuffPost, the Washington Post, and other publications and podcasts, and he speaks internationally about issues concerning sensitive people.

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