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Personality Self-Test
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In this short self-test you will examine how you prefer to interact with the world, process information and organize your life. Answer each question with your first "gut reaction" and try not to think too hard about each response.
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| I Prefer...
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loud parties
quiet gatherings of friends
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2.
working on and talking about a project
thinking about an idea
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3.
working alone
working with others
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managing many projects
focusing on one project
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writing about an idea
talking about ideas
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discussion classes
lecture classes
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outgoing people
reflective people
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being alone
being part of a crowd
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developing ideas through discussion
developing ideas on my own, then, perhaps, discussing it with others
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10.
practical applications of ideas
theoretical considerations of a topic
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lab courses/hands-on projects
reading and listening
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factual descriptions
metaphorical descriptions
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untried solutions
proven solutions
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to go to new places
to go places that I've visited before
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to attend to details
to focus on main ideas
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accomplishing goals over an extended period of time
tasks in which I achieve goals quickly
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present oriented and down-to-earth
future oriented and idealistic
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to work with facts, data, and details
to focus on ideas and the big picture
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self-satisfaction in a job well-done
appreciation of others for a job well-done
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multiple choice tests
essay tests
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emotional appeals
logical arguments
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impartial people
compassionate people
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negotiation and compromise
rules and standards
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for people to follow the rules
to allow exceptions to rules
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25.
professional expertise
helpful attitude
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to let my heart influence a decision
to make decisions based on logic
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deal with people firmly, if needed
to avoid arguments and conflicts
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to be on time
to get places when I get there
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"spur of the moment" decisions
well thought out decisions
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organization
flexibility
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expected activities
improvised activities
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32.
unstructured assignments
structured assignments
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random approaches
step-by-step approaches
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plan it out, "Lets organize this upfront."
play it "by ear", "Lets see how this comes together."
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serious people
casual people
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to have issues settled
to have issues open for discussion and changes if needed
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This self test examines your personal style, the natural way you live and interact with the world around you. It is based on the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator®, but is a "light" revision of this professional test.
Remember to Click "Read more about personality styles" 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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