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Brain Dominance Self-Test
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In this short self-test you will examine which side of your brain you prefer to use when processing information and learning. Answer each question with your first "gut reaction" and try not to think too hard about each response.
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1. How do you prefer to make decisions? intuitively logically
2. Which do you remember more easily? names faces
3. Which do you prefer? planning activities in advance doing things spontaneously
4. When listening to a speaker, which do you pay more attention to? what the speaker is saying the speaker's body language
5. Are you usually aware of what time it is and how much time has passed? yes no
6. Which way do you typically write papers? let your ideas flow freely plan the sequence of ideas in advance
7. Which are you more likely to remember after listening to music? words tunes
8. Do you frequently move furniture around in your home? yes no
9. Are you a good memorizer? yes no
10. Which subject do you prefer? algebra trigonometry
11. How do you plan your day? list the important activities in order to better see that they are carried out just let things happen
12. Which way do you use a tube of toothpaste? carefully roll it up from the bottom squeeze it in the middle
13. When you sit down to study for two hours, how do you work? I work on one topic for a long period of time until it is completed. I work on several topics and projects, sometimes going back and forth between them.
14. Which do you prefer? the big picture, larger concepts and theories. the details and specifics of how things work.
15. Which questions are you more likely to ask? "How should I do this?" and "What facts do I need to know?". "How much of this is really necessary?" and "What is this really all about?".
16. Which do you prefer? an established routine. going with the flow, doing things differently each time.
17. When in a new city, which do you find most helpful? a map. clearly worded directions.
18. How do you find yourself preparing for an exam? with a clear and organized plan of action. with a less organized approach, studying different topic areas at different times.
Remember to click "Read more about brain dominance" on the next page to learn more about your results. Please note that these self-tests are compiled from a variety of different tests and measurement instruments. They are not well-tested psychological tools with demonstrated validity, and they are not meant to offer clinical diagnosis. These self-tests are simply designed to prompt users to understand that learning styles can impact their development as learners and students.

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