This evidence supports the idea of a continuum of personality traits, with some degree of fluidity.
Later development of the Big Five Personality theory, which has considerable evidence-based validation, acknowledges that while personality traits are relatively stable over a lifetime, there is still some tendency to increase or decrease as life is experienced. He proposed a model of traits that employed a continuum to express each trait's "degreeness." Many of these traits proposed are described with polar opposites - high/low endpoints on the continuum (see Flower Model) with the largest representation in the middle. Cattrell condensed the Allport theory and argued that individual differences influenced traits. We might assume that SPS would fall into the cardinal bucket, considering its influences on the HSP personality. Allport suggested that traits fall into a hierarchy from Cardinal (dominant traits) to Central (prominent characteristics) to Secondary (situational traits). Personality traits are recognizable aspects of an individual shown in various social and personal contexts that manifest in behavioral choices. Most personality theorists would argue that personality traits tend to distribute on a continuum. But I wonder if the effects of environment and experience could not alter, even slightly, the degree of sensitivity we have over time. I agree that most HSPs are likely to remain consistently along the high end of the curve for sensitivity, which would not fluctuate drastically. Some would argue that sensitivity is a well-established personality trait that remains stable over time. Many of the foundational characteristics of this typology are genetically based. HSPs fall into the orchid group – no surprise there. Both dandelions and orchids represent the two smallest population groups and are opposites. Finally, there are the orchids, beautiful flowers, but ones that require the most significant attention and support. Next is represented by tulips, which are the broad middle ground of people that fall on the broadest spectrum of adaptability and resiliency. Dandelions, known for their hardiness, represent the most adaptable yet least sensitive individuals. It uses a simple flower metaphor to describe the degree to which individuals adapt to or are affected by the environment. Lately, a developmental model for children has gained some traction in describing sensitivity generally in all people. And if so, is it possible for us to move up and down on the spectrum with life experience and age? If the trait is even moderately fluid, how would that affect highly sensitive people? Like most personality traits, I have often wondered whether Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) falls on a spectrum. He wanted to help provide large organizations, small teams and individuals with comprehensive and budget-conscious training, and he realized it couldn't be done in a classroom.įrom the CBT Nuggets World Headquarters in Eugene, Oregon, Dan and his team promise each video will be informative, comprehensive, accurate, and fun to watch.A Blog about Sensory Processing Sensitivity from the Worldview of a High Sensing Male Our trainers love to teach, and it shows!ĬEO and founder Dan Charbonneau was a Microsoft trainer when he began recording CBT Nuggets' very first training videos back in the 1990s. They enable CBT Nuggets to deliver accurate, up-to-date training, using a laid-back whiteboard presentation style. Subscribers can train 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from the convenience of a computer or mobile device.ĬBT Nuggets trainers are the rock stars of training, renowned for their expertise, industry-wide credibility, and engaging personalities. Whether you want to pass a certification exam, increase your skills, or simply learn new things, we've got you covered!Īll of our training is delivered through high-quality online streaming video.
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