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Below is a list of the nine thinking styles tested in this quiz. Do any of these remind you of friends or family? Why not get them to take the quiz and see if you are right?
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- Like to understand patterns and relationships between objects or actions.
- Try to understand the world in terms of causes and effects.
- Are good at thinking critically, and solving problems creatively.
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Other Logical-Mathematical Thinkers include
Isaac Newton, Archimedes, Albert Einstein. Careers which suit Logical-Mathematical thinkers include
Physicist, Chemist, Biologist, Lawyer, Computer Programmer, Engineer, Inventor. Study Tips:
 Ask why and how.
Explain it step-by-step in detail.
Experiment with it.
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- Tend to think in words, and like to use language to express complex ideas.
- Are sensitive to the sounds and rhythms of words as well as their meanings.
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Other Linguistic Thinkers include
William Shakespeare, Sylvia Plath, Anne Frank. Careers which suit Linguistic thinkers include
Journalist, Librarian, Salesperson, Proof-reader, Translator, Poet, Lyricist. Study Tips:
Take detailed notes.
Make a list or checklist.
Explain it to someone else.
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- Like to think about other people, and try to understand them.
- Recognise differences between individuals and appreciate that different people have different perspectives.
- Recognise differences between individuals and appreciate that different people have different perspectives.
- Make an effort to cultivate effective relationships with family, friends and colleagues.
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Other Interpersonal Thinkers include
Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa, William Shakespeare. Careers which suit Interpersonal thinkers include
Politician, Psychologist, Nurse, Counsellor, Teacher. Study Tips:
Study in a group, or have family discussions.
Teach it to a friend until they understand it.
Study with a partner.
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- Spend a lot of time thinking about and trying to understand themselves.
- Reflect on their thoughts and moods, and work to improve them.
- Understand how their behaviour affects their relationships with others.
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Other Intrapersonal Thinkers include
Sigmund Freud, Gandhi, Grahame Greene. Careers which suit Intrapersonal thinkers include
Psychologist, Teacher, Pilot, Child Care worker, Explorer, Drama therapist. Study Tips:
Consider what you already know about this subject.
Ask yourself is it important for you to learn it
Stop to reflect often about this information.
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- Like to understand the natural world, and the living beings that inhabit it
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- Have an aptitude for communicating with animals.
- Try to understand patterns of life and natural forces.
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Other Naturalist Thinkers include
Charles Darwin, Jane Goodall, Johnny Morris, David Attenborough. Careers which suit Naturalist thinkers include
Biologist, Meteorologist, Forester, Farmer, Astronomer, Alternative therapist. Study Tips:
Consider how the information fits into the natural world.
Imagine or build a "living model" that shows relationships.
Discover how it developed over time and look for growth.
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- Like to spend time thinking about philosophical issues such as "What is the meaning of life?".
- Try to see beyond the "here and now", and understand deeper meanings.
- Consider moral and ethical implications of problems as well as practical solutions.
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Other Existential Thinkers include
The Buddha, Gandhi, Plato, Socrates, Martin Luther King. Careers which suit Existential thinkers include
Philosopher, Religious Leader, Head of state, Artist, Writer. Study Tips:
Consider the meaning of this information/these skills in the context of your life.
Strive to understand the theory and philosophy behind your new subject.
What special or sacred space can you visit to rejuvenate yourself?
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- Tend to think in sounds, and may also think in rhythms and melodies.
- Are sensitive to the sounds and rhythms of words as well as their meanings.
- Feel a strong connection between music and emotions.
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Other Musical Thinkers include
Mozart, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix. Careers which suit Musical thinkers include
Musician, Music teacher, Sound engineer, Recording technician. Study Tips:
Notice how the words sound.
Make a musical beat to it.
Sing it to yourself.
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- Tend to think in pictures, and can develop good mental models of the physical world.
- Think well in three dimensions.
- Have a flair for working with objects.
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Other Spatial Thinkers include
Pablo Picasso, Michelangelo, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Careers which suit Spatial thinkers include
Mechanic, Photographer, Artist, Architect, Engineer, Builder, Set designer. Study Tips:
Think of a simile or metaphor.
Make notes with different coloured pens.
Draw a puzzle, map, design or graph.
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- Think in movements.
- Like to use their bodies in skilful and expressive ways.
- Have an aptitude for working with their hands.
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Other Kinaesthetic Thinkers include
Houdini, Rudolph Nureyev, David Beckham. Careers which suit Kinaesthetic thinkers include
Sportsperson, Craftsperson, Surgeon, Actor, Dancer, Coach, Physiotherapist. Study Tips:
Write keywords out in large letters.
Mime it or dramatise it.
Take "Movement" breaks often.
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