A Test that Determines (Left Brain/Left brain thinkers)

Directions: This is a printable test to take yourself and give to your friends. Print out this page first. Get a blank sheet of lined paper. Every time you read a description or characteristic that applies to you, write down its number on the blank sheet of paper. There is no certain number of characteristics you must choose. After you are done, click here to view the key. Next to every number on your paper, write whether it was a L or an R. Count up the number of L's and R's. Whichever number is higher represents your dominance. If the numbers are close, that means you use both sides of your brain equally.

1.     I constantly look at a clock or wear a watch

2.     I keep a journal or diary of my thoughts

3.     I believe there is a either right and wrong way to do everything

4.     I find it hard to follow directions precisely

5.     The expression "Life is just a bowl of cherries" makes no sense to me

6.     I frequently change my plans and find that sticking to a schedule is boring

7.     I think it's easier to draw a map than tell someone how to get somewhere

8.     To find a lost item, I try to picture it in my head where I last saw it

9.     I frequently let my emotions guide me

10. I learn math with ease

11. I'd read the directions before assembling something

12. People tell me I am always late getting places

13. People have told me that I'm psychic

14. I need to set goals for myself to keep me on track

15. When somebody asks me a question, I turn my head to the left

16. If I have a tough decision to make, I write down the pros and the cons

17. I'd probably make a good detective

18. I learn music with ease

19. To solve a problem, I think of similar problems I have solved in the past

20. I use a lot of gestures

21. If someone asks me a question, I turn my head to the right

22. I believe there are two ways to look at almost everything

23. I have the ability to tell if people are lying or guilty of something, just by looking at them

24. I keep a "to do" list

25. I am able to thoroughly explain my opinions in words

26. In a debate, I am objective and look at he facts before forming an opinion

27. I've considered becoming a poet, a politician, an architect, or a dancer

28. I always lose track of time

29. When trying to remember a name I forgot, I'd recite the alphabet until I remembered it

30. I like to draw

31. When I'm confused, I usually go with my gut instinct

32. I have considered becoming a lawyer, journalist, or doctor

Print this test out and give it to your friends. Don't forget to print out the key , so you can add up the number of R's and L's. 

1.     L

2.     L

3.     L

4.     R

5.     L

6.     R

7.     R

8.     L

9.     R

10. L

11. L

12. R

13. R

14. L

15. R

16. L

17. L

18. R

19. R

20. R

21. L

22. R

23. R

24. L

25. L

26. L

27. R

28. R

29. L

30. R

31. R

32. L

When a person devolpes a dominance toward one side of their brain, they tend to have certain characteristics and areas of intest in common. The left side of the brain is often thought of as the logical, thinking side. Also, people of left brain dominance tend to choose similar occupations.

Above are just some things associated with the left cerebal hemisphere of the brain. People who are left brain dominant are usually good with these things. Below is a list of things that left brained people are good at or they like and things that are done in the left brain.

• Prefer Classical Music
• Your Left-Brain controls the right side of your body
• Prefer things like instructions to be done verbally
• Good at math
• Like to read
• Follow Western Thought*
• Very Logical
• Dog lovers
• Don't enjoy clowning around
• Can't be hypnotized
• Usually remember things only specifically studied
• Need total quiet to read or study
• Like to read realistic stories
• Like to write non-fiction
• Prefer individual counseling
• Enjoy copying or tracing pictures and filling in details
• Also like to read action stories
• Usually rational
• Usually do things in a planned orderly way
• If you have to answer someone's question, you won't let your peronal feelings get in the way
• Good at algebra
• Can remember verbal material
• Almost never absent minded
• Like to tell stories but not act them out
• Can think better sitting down
• Like to be a music critic
• Attentive during long verbal explanations
• Prefer well structured assignments over open ended ones
• Read for specific details and facts
• Skilled at sequencing ideas
• Likes to be Organized