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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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Personality Self-Test

I Prefer...
1.
loud parties
quiet gatherings of friends
2.
working on and talking about a project
thinking about an idea
3.
working alone
working with others
4.
managing many projects
focusing on one project
5.
writing about an idea
talking about ideas
6.
discussion classes
lecture classes
7.
outgoing people
reflective people
8.
being alone
being part of a crowd
9.
developing ideas through discussion
developing ideas on my own, then, perhaps, discussing it with others
10.
practical applications of ideas
theoretical considerations of a topic
11.
lab courses/hands-on projects
reading and listening
12.
factual descriptions
metaphorical descriptions
13.
untried solutions
proven solutions
14.
to go to new places
to go places that I've visited before
15.
to attend to details
to focus on main ideas
16.
accomplishing goals over an extended period of time
tasks in which I achieve goals quickly
17.
present oriented and down-to-earth
future oriented and idealistic
18.
to work with facts, data, and details
to focus on ideas and the big picture
19.
self-satisfaction in a job well-done
appreciation of others for a job well-done
20.
multiple choice tests
essay tests
21.
emotional appeals
logical arguments
22.
impartial people
compassionate people
23.
negotiation and compromise
rules and standards
24.
for people to follow the rules
to allow exceptions to rules
25.
professional expertise
helpful attitude
26.
to let my heart influence a decision
to make decisions based on logic
27.
deal with people firmly, if needed
to avoid arguments and conflicts
28.
to be on time
to get places when I get there
29.
"spur of the moment" decisions
well thought out decisions
30.
organization
flexibility
31.
expected activities
improvised activities
32.
unstructured assignments
structured assignments
33.
random approaches
step-by-step approaches
34.
plan it out, "Lets organize this upfront."
play it "by ear", "Lets see how this comes together."
35.
serious people
casual people
36.
to have issues settled
to have issues open for discussion and changes if needed
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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