Adult Assessment Form 4 of 4

Client's Name *

First Name

Last Name

Question 1 *

A) I like to do and learn things one step at a time

B) I like to do and learn many things at the same time

Question 2 *

A) I tend to focus on details

B) I tend to focus on the bigger picture

Question 3 *

A) I don't always get the joke or think something is as funny as others

B) I always get the joke, even before others

Question 4 *

A) I don't like change

B) I need to change things often

Question 5 *

A) I like routines

B) I rarely do anything the same way twice

Question 6 *

A) I have very good handwriting

B) I have poor handwriting

Question 7 *

A) I like when things are clearly spelled out and precise

B) I like to think in generalities

Question 8 *

A) I tend to take things literally

B) I am good at reading between the lines

Question 9 *

A)I will read a contract or instructions over and over to make sure I don't miss anything

B) I don't like reading contracts or instructions

Question 10 *

A) I believe or have been told I have a high IQ

B) I believe or have been told I have an average IQ

Question 11 *

A) I did better on the maths portion of my tests

B) I did better on the verbal portion of my tests

Question 12 *

A) I like school and am good at academics

B) I didn't like school and it affected my marks

Question 13 *

A) I am good at learning by rote memorisation and repetition

B) I learn best by just doing something

Question 14 *

A) I would prefer to work with computers

B) I would prefer to work with people

Question 15 *

A) I am not good at new ideas

B) I am very good at coming up with new ideas

Question 16 *

A) I am not good at creative problem solving

B) I am very good at problem solving especially when it takes a creative solution

Question 17 *

A) I was better at algebra than geometry at school

B) I was better at geometry than algebra at school

Question 18 *

A) It is easy for me to visualise things

B) It is hard for me to visualise things

Question 19 *

A) I cannot rotate objects in my mind easily

B) I can rotate objects in my mind easily

Question 20 *

A) I have difficulty making friends

B) I make friends easily

Question 21 *

A) I do not get along with the opposite sex well

B) I get along very well with the opposite sex

Question 22 *

A) I am not an emotional person and never show emotions

B) I am an emotional person and show emotions easily

Question 23 *

A) I prefer individual sports

B) I prefer team sports

Question 24 *

A) I can never tell what someone is thinking

B) I can always know what someone is thinking

Question 25 *

A) I like to read

B) I don't read a lot

Question 26 *

A) I am very good at spelling and grammar

B) I am not good at spelling and grammar

Question 27 *

A) I like to read technical and nonfiction books

B) I like to read novels and stories

Question 28 *

A) If I don't understand a word I will stop to look it up more often than not

B) If I don't understand a word I generally just move on and figure it out later

Question 29 *

A) I have always been able to do calculations easily in my head

B) I don't do calculations in my head well; I need to write it down

Question 30 *

A) I like numbers; I am good with numbers

B) I don't like numbers

Question 31 *

A) I am more book smart than street smart

B) I am more street smart than book smart

Question 32 *

A) I like planning ahead

B) I hate to plan; I just want to figure it out as I go

Question 33 *

A) I am not good with metaphors; I like facts

B) I like metaphors and hypothetical examples

Question 34 *

A) I will read the instructions closely before I try something

B) I never read the instructions; I prefer to jump in feet first

Question 35 *

A) I sometimes struggle with the main idea of a story

B) I always get the main idea of a story

Question 36 *

A) I am better at understanding than doing

B) I am better at doing than understanding

Question 37 *

A) I am logical; I tend to think things through very carefully before doing

B) I am intuitive; I like to act by "gut instinct"

Question 38 *

A) I have a great memory for facts and details

B) I don't have a great memory for facts and details

Question 39 *

A) I remember names not faces

B) I remember faces but forget names

Question 40 *

A) I have a terrible sense of direction

B) I have a very good sense of direction

Question 41 *

A) I have an explosive anger if I am pushed

B) It takes a lot to get me angry; things don't tend to bother me

Question 42 *

A) I like to work by myself

B) I like to work together as a team

Question 43 *

A) When someone says they have good news and bad news; I like to hear the bad news first

B) When someone says they have good news and bad news; I like to hear the good news first

Question 44 *

A) I am good at saving money

B) I am not good at saving money

Question 45 *

A) I like to hold onto things; it takes a lot for me to throw something out

B) I like to get rid of things and replace them with new things

Question 46 *

A) I like realistic art

B) I like abstract art

Question 47 *

A) I don't really focus on how I look

B) I am very aware of how I look

Question 48 *

A) I don't notice what others think of me

B) I notice and care a lot about what others think of me

Question 49 *

A) I don't know or follow fashion trends

B) I love wearing the latest styles

Question 50 *

A) I prefer to wear classic clothes that I have worn for years and are comfortable

B) I prefer to wear newer trendier styles even if they are uncomfortable

Question 51 *

A) Some people would consider me a geek

B) No one would ever consider me a geek

Question 52 *

A) I generally obey laws and follow the rules

B) I generally don't follow rules; most rules don't make sense

Question 53 *

A) I work better with positive reinforcement; I work to achieve a goal

B) I work better with negative reinforcement; I focus on avoiding the failure

Question 54 *

A) I am very neat and organised

B) I would be considered messy and disorganised

Question 55 *

A) I like to be alone

B) I like being around others

Question 56 *

A) I never remember the words to a song; I like the music more

B) I like the words to a song and remember them almost instantly

Question 57 *

A) I prefer yellow and orange (warm colors)

B) I prefer purple, blue or green (cool colors)

Question 58 *

A) I like things that are manmade and mechanical

B) I like things that are natural

Question 59 *

A) I am a perfectionist

B) I don't care if things are not perfect

Question 60 *

A) I would never write or show someone something that I have written before checking for grammatical or spelling errors

B) I am more interested in the overall content of something I write rather than details like spelling or grammar

Question 61 *

A) I am not good at creative writing

B) I like to write my own stories

Question 62 *

A) I like to listen to classical music

B) I like popular music (rock or country)

Question 63 *

A) I am very good at learning languages

B) I am terrible at languages

Question 64 *

A) I am better at reading books than people

B) I am better at reading people than books

Question 65 *

A) I mentally comprehend suffering, but I don't really feel it

B) I feel very bad or sad for others who are suffering

Question 66 *

A) I rarely get depressed

B) I get depressed easily

Question 67 *

A) I generally don't like to be touched, especially by someone I don't know

B) I need human contact and I like to be touched and to touch others

Question 68 *

A) I am somewhat uncoordinated, not very athletic

B) I am generally very coordinated and athletic

Question 69 *

A) I'd rather stay indoors

B) I'd rather be outdoors

Question 70 *

A) I like to vacation at the same places over and over

B) I like to vacation in new places

Question 71 *

A) I don't like parties and social gatherings in general

B) I love parties and social gatherings

Question 72 *

A) I am a realist

B) I am a dreamer

Question 73 *

A) Function is much more important than style and design

B) Design is at least as important as function

Question 74 *

A) I prefer math, research or science

B) I prefer philosophy and mythology

Question 75

A) I would prefer to communicate through text or email

B) I would prefer to communicate on the phone or in person

Question 76 *

A) I am not a people person

B) I am definitely a people person

Question 77 *

A) I prefer to be organised and plan things

B) I prefer to be spontaneous and not worry about the details

Question 78 *

A) I think it is important to improve on things that exist and make them better

B) I think it is not important to develop new things and new ideas

Question 79 *

A) I think reason is more important than feelings

B) I think feelings are more important than reason

Question 80 *

A) When learning a new chapter in a textbook; I think it is best to outline the chapter

B) When learning a new chapter in a textbook; I think it is best to summarise the chapter

Question 81 *

A) I am better at crossword puzzles

B) I am better at jigsaw puzzles

Question 82 *

A) In a theatre production, I would rather be the director

B) In a theatre production, I would rather be the lead actor

Question 83 *

A) If learning a new piece of equipment; I carefully read the instruction manual before beginning

B) If learning a new piece of equipment; I jump in and wing it (I use the instruction manual as a last resort)

Question 84 *

A) What is being said (words) is more important than how it is being said (Tone, tempo, volume, emotion)

B) How something is being said (tone, tempo, volume) is more important than what the person is saying

Question 85 *

A) I do not use hand gestures when I speak

B) I use many gestures and hand movements when I speak

Question 86 *

A) If I were hanging a picture on a wall, I would carefully measure to make sure it is centered and straight

B) If I were hanging a picture on a wall, I would put it where it looks right and move it if necessary

Question 87 *

A) At work; I concentrate on one task at a time until it is complete

B) At work; I usually juggle several things at once

Question 88 *

A) I like to plan my future steps

B) I enjoy dreaming about the future

Question 89 *

A) I like to take ideas apart and look at them separately

B) I like to put ideas together

Question 90 *

A) I like to learn about things we are sure of

B) I like to learn about hidden possibilities

Question 91 *

A) I think it is more exciting to improve something

B) I think it is more exciting to invent something

Question 92 *

A) I am strong in recalling verbal materials (names, dates)

B) I am strong in recalling spatial material (directions, locations)

Question 93 *

A) I prefer total quiet when reading or studying

B) I prefer to have music on while reading or studying

Question 94 *

A) I think in words

B) I think in pictures

Question 95 *

A) As a kid, the worst thing would be to fail a test

B) As a kid, the worst thing would be to be embarrassed in class

Question 96 *

A) I learn best from teachers who explain with words

B) I learn best from teachers who explain with pictures, movement and actions

Question 97 *

A) I like to express feelings and ideas in plain language

B) I like to express feelings and ideas in poetry, song, dance and art

Question 98 *

A) I would rather not guess or play hunches

B) I like to play hunches and guess

Question 99 *

A) I am very direct and straightforward with people

B) I try not to hurt someone's feelings, so I am not as direct with people

Question 100 *

A) I think the best trait is to be reserved and modest

B) I think the best trait is to be outgoing and interesting