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9. Style & Thinking Preference Test

© 2005 Ron Fitzgerald, D.Ed

DIRECTIONS: Circle the dot before only those statements that really describe you best in each quadrant A, B, C, and D. For example, look at the second item in quadrant A; circle the associated dot only if you are usually enthusiastic about studying science, but do NOT circle the dot if you either dislike science or if you have very mixed feelings about science study. When you have finished, score each quadrant by counting the number of dots you circled in the quadrant and placing that score in the quadrant box.

Preference Test: Circle the dot before only each statement that really describes you best. Then, count the number of dots circled in each quadrant and record the total in that quadrant.
QUADRANT A
  • I learn well by listening.
  • I enjoy studying Science and solving problems.
  • I like to follow specific directions.
  • I like working with numbers.
  • I like reading and/or writing.
  • I do well in word games like scrabble.

QUADRANT B
  • I like learning from pictures, video tapes, films, or visual displays.
  • I like to draw or doodle or paint.
  • When I close my eyes I can easily see pictures in my mind.
  • I like to see the "Big Picture" before worrying about the details.
  • I like to guess or imagine.
  • I enjoy surprises and take risks.
Score Quadrant A =
Score Quadrant B =

QUADRANT C

  • I am independent and have strong opinions.
  • I have clear goals for myself.
  • I enjoy working alone on a task.
  • I like to practice new skills.
  • I like to organize activities.
  • I like to direct the work of others to get things done.
QUADRANT D
  • I learn best from doing things.
  • I enjoy physical activity and moving around.
  • When I talk, I often use hand gestures.
  • I love music.
  • I like to work and talk with others.
  • I like helping or teaching others.
Score Quadrant C =
Score Quadrant D =

Most persons will show "dominance" or a higher score in some one of the quadrants. Some will show high scores in two or even four of the quadrants. There are no right or wrong answers, only the truth of whatever preference pattern you happen to show. Now see Interpreting the Preference Test to gain some help on interpreting your test results.