sensory processing sensitivity

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sensory processing sensitivity

noun sensory processing sensitivities

a temperamental or personality trait involving an increased sensitivity of the central nervous system and a deeper cognitive processing of physical, social and emotional stimuli
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@misc{sensory_processing_sensitivity_2026,
  title = {sensory processing sensitivity},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/sensory%20processing%20sensitivity},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}