MB28.F

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Sensation seeking

Description

An inclination to search for experiences and feelings that are varied, novel, complex, and intense.

Index terms

Sensation seeking

Exclusions from above levels

19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
JA66 – Clinical findings on antenatal screening of mother

Sibling codes

MB28.0 – Attention seeking
MB28.1 – Callousness
MB28.2 – Eccentricity
MB28.3 – Entitlement
MB28.4 – Hostility
MB28.5 – Impulsivity
MB28.6 – Indecisiveness
MB28.7 – Irresponsibility
MB28.8 – Low frustration tolerance
MB28.9 – Low self-esteem
MB28.A – Negative affectivity
MB28.B – Negativism
MB28.C – Perfectionism
MB28.D – Pessimism
MB28.E – Recklessness
MB28.G – Stubbornness
MB28.H – Submissiveness
MB28.Y – Other specified symptoms and signs related to personality features
MB28.Z – Symptoms and signs related to personality features, unspecified

Foundation entity

Sensation seeking – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1057897271

Part of: MB28: Symptoms or signs related to personality features › 21: Symptoms, signs or clinical findings, not elsewhere classified