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Are You Left-Brained or Right-Brained?
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Let’s take a test to see! Directions: Get a blank sheet of paper.
Every time you read a description or characteristic that applies to you, write down its number on the blank sheet of paper. There is no certain number of characteristics you must choose. After you are done, view the key. Next to every number on your paper, write whether it is an L (left brain) or an R (right brain). Count up the number of L's and R's. Whichever number is higher represents which side of your brain you use most often.. If the numbers are close, that means you use both sides of your brain equally.
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Questions 1-5 I constantly look at a clock or wear a watch
I keep a journal or diary of my thoughts I believe there is a either right and wrong way to do everything I find it hard to follow directions precisely The expression "Life is just a bowl of cherries" makes no sense to me
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Questions 6-10 6. I frequently change my plans and find that sticking to a schedule is boring 7. I think it's easier to draw a map than tell someone how to get somewhere 8. To find a lost item, I try to picture it in my head where I last saw it 9. I frequently let my emotions guide me 10. I learn math with ease
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Questions 11-16 11. I'd read the directions before assembling something 12. People tell me I am always late getting places 13. People have told me that I'm psychic 14. I need to set goals for myself to keep me on track 15. When somebody asks me a question, I turn my head to the left 16. If I have a tough decision to make, I write down the pros and the cons
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Questions 17-21 17. I'd probably make a good detective 18. I learn music with ease 19. To solve a problem, I think of similar problems I have solved in the past 20. I use a lot of gestures 21. If someone asks me a question, I turn my head to the right
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Questions 22-26 22. I believe there are two ways to look at almost everything 23. I have the ability to tell if people are lying or guilty of something, just by looking at them 24. I keep a "to do" list 25. I am able to thoroughly explain my opinions in words 26. In a debate, I am objective and look at the facts before forming an opinion
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Questions 27-32 27. I've considered becoming a poet, a politician, an architect, or a dancer 28. I always lose track of time 29. When trying to remember a name I forgot, I'd recite the alphabet until I remembered it 30. I like to draw 31. When I'm confused, I usually go with my gut instinct 32. I have considered becoming a lawyer, journalist, or doctor
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Let’s check the key… This way to the key!
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Key to Questions 1-10 L 6. R 7. R 8. L R 9. R 5. L 10. L
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Key to Questions 11-20 11. L 12. R 13. R 14. L 15. R 16. L 17. L 18. R 19. R 20. R
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Key to Questions 21-32 L R
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Let’s find out the characteristics of left and right brained people.
If you are left brained click on the link below. If you are right brained click on the link below. LEFT BRAINED RIGHT BRAINED
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LEFT-BRAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Prefer Classical Music Your Left-Brain controls the right side of your body Prefer things like instructions to be done verbally Good at math Like to read Follow Western Thought* Very Logical *Eastern and Western thought: A doctor in an a country like China would first ask a person how they are doing and what else is going on in their life before they give them medicine. A doctor in North America would just ask them what their symptons were and then give them medicine.
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LEFT-BRAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Dog lovers Don't enjoy clowning around Can't be hypnotized Usually remember things only specifically studied Need total quiet to read or study Like to read realistic stories Like to write non-fiction
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LEFT-BRAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Prefer individual counseling Enjoy copying or tracing pictures and filling in details Also like to read action stories Usually rational Usually do things in a planned orderly way If you have to answer someone's question, you won't let your personal feelings get in the way Good at algebra
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LEFT-BRAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Can remember verbal material Almost never absent minded Like to tell stories but not act them out Can think better sitting down Like to be a music critic Attentive during long verbal explanations
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LEFT-BRAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Prefer well structured assignments over open ended ones Read for specific details and facts Skilled at sequencing ideas Likes to be organized
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Some occupations that are USUALLY filled by a left-brained person.
Lab scientist Banker Judge Lawyer Mathematician Bacteriologist Librarian Skating judge, skiing judge, etc., Go to Summary
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RIGHT-BRAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Prefer rock music Right brain controls left side of body Prefer visual instructions with examples Good at sports Good at art Follow Eastern thought* Cat lovers *Eastern and Western thought: A doctor in an a country like China would first ask a person how they are doing and what else is going on in their life before they give them medicine. A doctor in North America would just ask them what their symptons were and then give them medicine.
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RIGHT-BRAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Enjoy clowning around Can be hypnotized Like to read fantasy and mystery stories Can listen to music or TV while studying Like to write fiction Prefer group Fun to dream about things that will probably never happen
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RIGHT-BRAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Enjoy making up own drawings and images Good at geometry Like organizing things to show relation Can memorize music Occasionally absentminded Like to act out stories Enjoy interacting affectively with others
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RIGHT-BRAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Think better when lying down Become restless during long verbal explanations Enjoy creative storytelling Prefer to learn through free exploration Good at recalling spatial imagery Read for main details Skilled in showing relationships between ideas
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RIGHT-BRAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Preference for summarizing over outlining Solve problems intuitively Very Spontaneous and unpredictable Dreamer Philosophical
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Some occupations that are USUALLY filled by a right-brained person.
Forest ranger Wildlife manager Beautician Politician Athlete Artist Craftsman Actor/Actress
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Characteristics Summary
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Characteristics Summary
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Try another test to see if you score the same way!
Click on the link below. Type in your initials under the brainworks logo where it asks for your name. Click enter. Click continue to start the test. *Do not subscribe to this website please.
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