Why High IQ Is Often Linked to Sensitivity (Psychology Explained)

Описание: Sensitivity is often misunderstood as emotional weakness or fragility.
But psychology and neuroscience suggest a very different explanation.

In this video, we explore why higher intelligence is often linked to sensitivity — not because sensitive people feel more, but because they perceive more.

You’ll discover:
What Sensory Processing Sensitivity (HSP) actually means
Why sensitivity is not a flaw or a lack of resilience
How deeper information processing leads to insight and creativity
The role of working memory and reasoning in high-level thinking
Why noticing subtle details can feel overwhelming — and why it can also be a strength

This video is based on established psychological research and neuroscience, explained in a clear and simple way.

Timestamps:
0:00 When You Notice Something Others Don’t
0:59 Elaine Aron and Sensory Processing Sensitivity (HSP)
2:10 Intuition as Pattern Recognition
3:34 Latent Inhibition and a Wider Radar
4:45 Emotional Responsiveness and Social Intelligence
6:14 Differential Susceptibility
7:02 What If I'm Just Overthinking?
7:37 Signs Sensitivity Is Working as Intelligence
9:00 Habits That Support a Sensitive Mind
9:58 Welcome to Happy Sapiens

Research & References:
Aron, E. N., & Aron, A. (1997). Sensory Processing Sensitivity. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Acevedo, B. P., et al. (2014). The highly sensitive brain. Brain and Behavior.
Aron, E. N. (2010). Psychotherapy and the Highly Sensitive Person. Routledge.
Conway, A. R. A., et al. (2003). Working memory and intelligence. Trends in Cognitive Sciences.
Carson, S. H., et al. (2003). Creativity and latent inhibition. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Belsky, J., & Pluess, M. (2009). Differential susceptibility. Psychological Bulletin.

#Psychology #Neuroscience #Sensitivity #HighlySensitivePerson #HSP #Intelligence #Perception #SelfUnderstanding