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Learning Styles

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1. I have strong beliefs about what is right and wrong, good and bad.

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2. I often act without considering the possible consequences.

Agree

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3. I tend to solve problems using a step-by-step approach.

Agree

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4. I believe that formal procedures and policies restrict people.

Agree

Disagree

5. I have a reputation for saying what I think, simply and directly.

Agree

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6. I often find that actions based on feelings are as sound as those based on careful thought and analysis.

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7. I like the sort of work where I have time for thorough preparation and implementation.

Agree

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8. I regularly question people about their basic assumptions.

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9. What matters most is whether something works in practice.

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10. I actively seek out new experiences.

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11. When I hear about a new idea or approach I immediately start working out how to apply it in practice.

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12. I am keen on self discipline such as watching my diet, taking regular exercise, sticking to a fixed routine, etc.

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13. I take pride in doing a thorough job.

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14. I get on best with logical, analytical people and less well with spontaneous, 'irrational' people.

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15. I take care over the interpretation of data available to me and avoid jumping to conclusions.

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16. I like to reach a decision carefully after weighing up many alternatives.

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17. I'm attracted more to novel, unusual ideas than to practical ones.

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18. I don't like disorganised things and prefer to fit things into a coherent pattern.

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19. I accept and stick to laid down procedures and policies so long as I regard them as an efficient way of getting the job done.

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20. I like to relate my actions to a general principle.

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1. A group of tourists wants to learn about the parks or wildlife reserves in your area. You would:

a) take them to a park or wildlife reserve and walk with them.

b) talk about or arrange a talk for them about parks or wildlife reserves.

c) give them a book or pamphlets about the parks or wildlife reserves.

d) show them internet pictures, photographs, or picture books.

2. You are going to cook something as a special treat for your family. You would:

a) ask friends for suggestions.

b) use a cookbook where you know there is a good recipe.

c) look through the cookbook for ideas from the pictures.

d) cook something you know without the need for instructions.

3. You are about to purchase a digital camera or mobile phone. Other than price, what would most influence your decision?

a) reading the details about it’s features.

b) trying or testing it.

c) the salesperson telling me about it’s features.

d) it is a modern design and looks good.

4. You are going to choose food at a restaurant or cafe. Would you:

a) choose something that you have had there before.

b) choose from the descriptions in the menu.

c) listen to the waiter or ask friends to recommend choices.

d) look at what others are eating or look at pictures of each dish.

21. In discussions I like to get straight to the point.

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Disagree

22. I tend to have distant, rather formal relationships with people at work.

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23. I thrive on the challenge of tackling something new and different.

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24. I enjoy fun loving, spontaneous people.

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25. I pay meticulous attention to detail before coming to a conclusion.

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26. I find it difficult to produce ideas on impulse.

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27. I believe in coming to the point immediately.

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28. I am careful not to jump to conclusions too quickly.

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29. I prefer to have as many sources of information as possible - the more data to think over the better.

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30. Flippant people who don't take things seriously enough usually irritate me.

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31. I listen to other people's points of view before putting my own forward.

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32. I tend to be open about how I'm feeling.

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33. In discussions I enjoy watching the manoeuvrings of the other participants.

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34. I prefer to respond to events on a spontaneous, flexible basis rather than to plan things out in advance.

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Disagree

35. I tend to be attracted to techniques such as network analysis, flow charts branching programmes, contingency planning, etc.

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36. It worries me if I have to rush out a piece of work to meet a tight deadline.

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Disagree

37. I tend to judge people's ideas on their practical merits.

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Disagree

38. Quiet, thoughtful people tend to make me feel uneasy.

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Disagree

39. I often get irritated by people who want to rush things.

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Disagree

40. It is more important to enjoy the present moment than to think about the past or future.

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Disagree

5. Do you prefer a teacher or a presenter who uses:

a) demonstrations, models or practical sessions.

b) question and answer, talk, group discussion, or guest speakers.

c) handouts, books, or readings.

d) diagrams, charts or graphs.

6. You are helping someone who wants to go to the local airport, town centre or railway station. Would you:

a) tell her the directions.

b) go with her.

c) write down the directions.

d) draw, or give her a map.

7. You want to learn a new programme, skill or game on a computer. Would you:

a) read the written instructions that came with the programme.

b) use the controls or keyboard.

c) talk with people who know about the programme.

d) follow the diagrams in the book that came with it.

8. You are not sure whether a word should be spelt `dependent' or `dependant'. Would you:

a) find it in a dictionary.

b) see the words in your mind and choose by the way they look.

c) think about how each word sounds and choose one.

d) write both words on paper and choose one.

41. I think that decisions based on a thorough analysis of all the information are sounder than those based on intuition.

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Disagree

42. I tend to be a perfectionist.

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Disagree

43. In discussions I usually produce lots of spontaneous ideas.

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Disagree

44. In meetings I put forward practical realistic ideas.

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Disagree

45. More often than not, rules are there to be broken.

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Disagree

46. I prefer to stand back from a situation and consider all the perspectives.

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Disagree

47. I can often see inconsistencies and weaknesses in other people's arguments.

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48. On balance I talk more than I listen.

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Disagree

49. I can often see better, more practical ways to get things done.

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Disagree

50. I think written reports should be short and to the point.

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Disagree

51. I believe that rational, logical thinking should win the day.

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Disagree

52. I tend to discuss specific things with people rather than engaging in social discussion.

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Disagree

53. I like people who approach things realistically rather than theoretically.

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Disagree

54. In discussions I get impatient with irrelevancies and digressions.

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Disagree

55. If I have a report to write I tend to produce lots of drafts before settling on the final version.

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Disagree

56. I am keen to try things out to see if they work in practice.

Agree

Disagree

57. I am keen to reach answers via a logical approach.

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Disagree

58. I enjoy being the one that talks a lot.

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Disagree

59. In discussions I often find I am the realist, keeping people to the point and avoiding wild speculations.

Agree

Disagree

60. I like to ponder many alternatives before making up my mind.

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Disagree

9. You are using a book, CD or website to learn how to take photos with your new digital camera. Would you like to have:

a) many examples of good and poor photos and how to improve them.

b) clear written instructions with lists and bullet points about what to do.

c) diagrams showing the camera and what each part does.

d) a chance to ask questions and talk about the camera and its features.

10. Remembering a time when you have learnt how to do something new. Try to avoid choosing a physical skill, e.g. riding a bike. You learnt best by:

a) watching a demonstration.

b) written instructions – e.g. a manual or textbook.

c) listening to somebody explaining it and asking questions.

d) diagrams and charts - visual clues.

11. You are planning a holiday for a group of friends. You require some feedback from them about the plan. Would you:

a) describe some of the highlights.

b) phone, text or email the information.

c) use a map or website to show them the places.

d) give them a copy of the printed itinerary.

12. Other than price, what would most influence your decision to buy a new non-fiction book?

a) It has real-life stories, experiences and examples.

b) The way it looks is appealing.

c) Quickly reading parts of it.

d) A friend talks about it and recommends it.

61. In discussions with people I often find I am the most dispassionate and objective.

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Disagree

62. In discussions I'm more likely to adopt a 'low profile' than to take the lead and do most of the talking.

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Disagree

63. I like to be able to relate current actions to a longer term picture.

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Disagree

64. When things go wrong I am happy to shrug it off and 'put it down to experience'.

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Disagree

65. I tend to reject wild, spontaneous ideas as being impractical.

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Disagree

66. It's best to think carefully before taking action.

Agree

Disagree

67. On balance I do the listening rather than the talking.

Agree

Disagree

68. I tend to be tough on people who find it difficult to adopt a logical approach.

Agree

Disagree

69. Most times I believe the end justifies the means.

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Disagree

70. I don't mind hurting people's feelings so long as the job gets done.

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Disagree

71. I find the formality of having specific objectives and plans stifling.

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Disagree

72. I'm usually one of the people who puts life into a party.

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Disagree

73. I do whatever is expedient to get the job done.

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Disagree

74. I quickly get bored with methodical, detailed work.

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Disagree

75. I am keen on exploring the basic assumptions, principles and theories underpinning things and events.

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76. I'm always interested to find out what people think.

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Disagree

77. I like meetings to be run on methodical lines, sticking to laid down agenda, etc.

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Disagree

78. I steer clear of subjective or ambiguous topics.

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Disagree

79. I enjoy the drama and excitement of a crisis situation.

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Disagree

80. People often find me insensitive to their feelings.

Agree

Disagree

13. You have a problem with your knee. You would prefer that the doctor:

a) gave you a web address or something to read about it.

b) showed you a diagram of what was wrong.

c) described what was wrong.

d) used a plastic model of a knee to show what was wrong.

14. I like viewing websites that have:

a) audio channels where I can hear music, radio programs or interviews.

b) things I can click on, shift or try.

c) interesting written descriptions, lists and explanations.

d) interesting design and visual features.

15. You have finished a competition or test and would like some feedback. You prefer to receive feedback:

a) from somebody who talks it through with you.

b) using examples from what you have done.

c) using graphs showing what you had achieved.

d) using a written description of your results.

16. You have been asked to make an important speech at a conference or special occasion. Would you:

a) write out your speech and learn from reading it over several times.

b) gather many examples and stories to make the talk real and practical.

c) write a few key words and practice saying your speech over and over.

d) make diagrams or get graphs to help explain things.