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?
| Logical-Mathematical Thinkers |  | | Logical-Mathematical thinkers: - 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
| | Like Logical-Mathematical thinkers, Leonardo based his theories on evidence rather than speculation. | | 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 |
| Linguistic Thinkers |  | | Linguistic thinkers: - 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.
| | Like linguistic thinkers, Leonardo made meticulous descriptions in his journals. He also made an effort to learn Latin - a foreign language | | Other Linguistic Thinkers include
William Shakespeare, Sylvia Plath, Anne Frank
Careers which suit Linguistic thinkers include
Journalist, Librarian, Salesperson, Proof-reader, Translator, Poet, Lyricist |
| Interpersonal Thinkers |  | | Interpersonal thinkers: - Like to think about other people, and try to understand them
- Recognise differences between individuals and appreciate that different people have different perspectives
- Make an effort to cultivate effective relationships with family, friends and colleagues
| | Like interpersonal thinkers, Leonardo had lots of friends and contacts, and was a popular figure at the Italian court. | | Other Interpersonal thinkers include
Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa, William Shakespeare
Careers which suit Interpersonal thinkers include
Politician, Psychologist, Nurse, Counsellor, Teacher |
| Intrapersonal thinkers |  | | Intrapersonal thinkers: - Spend a lot of time thinking about and trying to understand themselves
- Reflect on their thoughts and moods, and work to improve them
- You understand how your behaviour affects your relationships with others
| | Like intrapersonal thinkers, Leonardo worked hard to improve all aspects of himself. | | Other Intrapersonal thinkers include
Sigmund Freud, Gandhi, Grahame Greene
Careers which suit Intrapersonal Thinkers include
Psychologist, Teacher, Pilot, Child Ccare worker, Explorer, Drama therapist |
| Naturalist Thinkers |  | | Naturalist Thinkers: - Like to understand the natural world, and the living beings that inhabit it
- have an aptitude for communicating with animals
- You try to understand patterns of life and natural forces
| | Like other Naturalist thinkers, Leonardo longed to spend time in the countryside. He spent hours watching birds to understand how they flew. | | 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 |
| Existential Thinkers |  | | Existential thinkers: - 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
| | Like existential thinkers, Leonardo questioned man's role in the universe. Many of his paintings explored the relationship between man and God. | | 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 |
| Musical Thinkers |  | | Musical thinkers: - 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
| | Like many musical thinkers, Leonardo loved to sing, and had a fine voice | | Other Musical Thinkers include
Mozart, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix
Careers which suit Musical Thinkers include
Musician, Music teacher, Sound engineer, Recording technician |
| Spatial Thinkers |  | | Spatial Thinkers: - 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
| | Like other spatial thinkers, Leonardo had a talent for designing buildings and machinery. He also invented a new style of map-making | | Other Spatial Thinkers include
Pablo Picasso, Michelangelo, Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Careers which suit Spatial Thinkers include
Mechanic, Photographer, Artist, Architect, Engineer, Builder, Set designer |
| Kinaesthetic Thinkers |  | | Kinaesthetic thinkers: - Think in movements.
- Like to use their bodies in skilful and expressive ways
- Have an aptitude for working with your hands
| | Leonardo spent much of his life studying the human body to find our how it moved | | Other Kinaesthetic Thinkers include
Houdini, Rudolph Nureyev, David Beckham
Careers which suit Kinaesthetic Thinkers include
Sportsperson, Craftsperson, Surgeon, Actor, Dancer, Coach, Physiotherapist |
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BBC Science - Human Mind