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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychophysiology

Background:

  • Sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) is primarily assessed via questionnaires, with its neurophysiological underpinnings remaining largely unexplored.
  • No prior electroencephalography (EEG) studies have investigated the neural correlates of SPS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between self-reported sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) and electroencephalography (EEG) activity.
  • To identify potential neurophysiological markers associated with high SPS.

Main Methods:

  • 115 participants underwent 64-channel EEG recording during a resting state.
  • Power spectrum analysis was performed across various frequency bands (Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Global).
  • Correlations between 'Highly Sensitive Person Scale' (HSPS-G) scores and EEG power were analyzed, contrasting high-SPS and low-SPS groups.

Main Results:

  • Self-reported SPS positively correlated with beta and global EEG power during eyes-open rest.
  • The highly sensitive group exhibited significantly higher beta, gamma, and global EEG power compared to the non-highly sensitive group.
  • Elevated EEG activity in HSP was most prominent in central, parietal, and temporal regions.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides the first evidence of neurophysiological signatures associated with SPS during rest.
  • Neural processing differs between individuals with high and low SPS, with HSPs showing increased EEG activity indicative of heightened information processing.
  • Findings may contribute to developing biomarkers for clinical diagnostics and evaluating intervention efficacy in SPS.