THINKING PREFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE

Take a few moments to complete the following questionnaire to find out your primary, secondary, and tertiary representational systems.

Thinking Preference Questions
Answer the following questions to determine your thinking preferences (visual, auditory, or kinesthetic).
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1: Think of a time when you were immensely drawn to someone. What was the very first thing that attracted you to them? Was it:*
- a: The way they looked?
- b: Something they said to you, or that you heard?
- c: The way they touched you, or something you felt?
2: Think of a particularly wonderful vacation you had. What's the very first experience you remember? Was it:*
- a: The way the place looked to you?
- b: The different way it sounded to you?
- c: The feeling you got by being there?
3: When you drive, how do you navigate?*
- a: You look for road signs or follow a map.
- b: You talk yourself through the route.
- c: You get a gut feeling or sense of where you are.
4: When you engage in your favorite sport or pastime, What do you particularly enjoy:*
- a: The look of the game or pastime, or how you look at it.
- b: The sound of the game, such as the thwack of the sail or the sound of knitting needles.
- c: The feel of the game, or the sense of motion, etc.
5: When you get an assignment at work, it is easier to understand and execute if:*
- a: It's written or diagrammed.
- b: It's explained to you.
- c: You get a feel for it.
6: When problems get you down, do you find it helps to:*
- a: Write them down so you can see them clearly.
- b: Talk them out with another until they sound more manageable.
- c: Get comfortable and explore how you feel about your options.
7: Do you find it easier to be with friends if:*
- a: They communicate their views clearly and to the point.
- b: Their voice tones are pleasing and you know they are listening to you.
- c: You get a feeling they know where you am coming from.
8: When you make decisions, does it help to:*
- a: Picture the possible choices in your mind's eye.
- b: Hear both sides of a dialogue in your mind.
- c: Check out how you feel with the different choices.
9: Which group do you tend to favor:*
- a: Photography, art, films.
- b: Music, concerts, playing a musical instrument, reading, wind chimes, the sound of the sea.
- c: Exercise, massage, introspection, touching, the feel of the sun's warmth.
10: On the occasions you think of a friend from your past, what is the very first thing that happens is:*
- a: See the person in your mind's eye.
- b: Hear his or her voice in your mind.
- c: Get a certain feeling about the person.
11: When you exercise, your experience of satisfaction comes first from:*
- a: Seeing yourself in the mirror getting better.
- b: Hearing yourself or others say how good I'm looking.
- c: Feeling your body get stronger and feel it more in shape.
12: When you have occasion to use math, you verify your answer by:*
- a: Looking at the numbers to see if they are correct.
- b: Counting the numbers in your head.
- c: Using your fingers to get a feel if it is right.
13: When you spell, you verify accuracy by:*
- a: Looking at the word to see if it looks right.
- b: Sounding out the word in your head.
- c: Getting a feeling about the correctness of the spelling.
14: The subject you enjoyed the most in school came about primarily as a result of:*
- a: The way it looked in the books and your imagination.
- b: The way the subject was talked about as it was taught to you.
- c: Your sense of interest and excitement as you learned more about it.
15: When you buy an article of clothing, after first seeing it, the very next thing you do is:*
- a: Take another really good look at it, or picture yourself wearing it.
- b: Have a conversation with yourself (or another) over the pros and cons of buying it.
- c: Get a feeling about it and/or touch it to decide if it's something you would enjoy wearing.
16: When you turn off to someone, do you get an immediate experience of dislike:*
- a: When you see them approach.
- b: When they begin talking to you.
- c: When you sense they're nearby.
17: At the beach, the very first thing that makes you glad to be there is:*
- a: The look of the beach, the brightness of the sun, the blue of the water and the sky.
- b: The sound of the surf, the distant voices, etc.
- c: The warm sun, the hot sand, cool water, suntan lotion, the salt air.
18: Having a conversation at a party your whole frame of experience will change if:*
- a: The lights get brighter or dimmer.
- b: The music changes pace.
- c: The room temperature changes.
19: How do you know your career is taking a turn for the better?*
- a: You see myself moving ahead.
- b: You hear positive feedback from your superiors.
- c: You feel your promotion was well deserved.
20: Before going to sleep at night, it is important that:*
- a: The room is nearly dark or pleasantly shaded.
- b: The room is hushed or muted with pleasing background or quiet.
- c: The bed feels comfortable.
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To score, add up all your A answers, then your B answers, then your C answers. The highest number is your primary system, the next highest number is your secondary system, the lowest number is the system you need to develop — it may be out of your consciousness.

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