representational system assessment

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For each of the following statements, please assign a number to every phrase. Use the following system to indicate your preferences: least points to least like you and most points to most like you.

Least Like you 1 point
Next best description 2 points
Next best description 3 points
Best description of you 4 points

If you have trouble deciding between two phases, go with the first thought that comes to mind.

1. When going to the beach, the first thing that makes me glad to be there is:

	Most like me, 4 being the most and 1 being the least
a __ The feel of the cool sand, the warm sun or the fresh breeze on my face.
b __ The roar of the waves, the whistling wind or the sound of birds in the distance.
c __ This is the type of vacation that makes sense or the cost is reasonable.
d __ The scenery, the bright sun, and the blue water.

2. When overwhelmed, I find it helps if:

	Most like me, 4 being the most and 1 being the least
a __ I can see the big picture.
b __ I can hear what's going on.
c __ I can get in touch with what is happening.
d __ I make sense of things in my head.

3. When given an assignment at work, it is easier to carry out if:

	Most like me, 4 being the most and 1 being the least
a __ I can picture what is required.
b __ I have a feeling for what is required.
c __ I have an understanding of what is required.
d __ I have tuned into what's required.

4. I find it easier to follow a presentation if:

	Most like me, 4 being the most and 1 being the least
a __ I feel in touch with the presenter and the material is within my grasp.
b __ There is a visual display so that I can visualize the concepts.
c __ The presentation is based on facts and figures and is logically presented.
d __ The presenter speaks clearly with varying tonality or uses sound to emphasize message.

5. When buying a car, I make my decision on:

	Most like me, 4 being the most and 1 being the least
a __ The purchase price, gas mileage, safety features, etc.
b __ How comfortable the seats are or the feeling I get when I test drive it.
c __ The colour, styling or how I would look in it.
d __ The sound of the engine or stereo system or how quiet it rides.

6. I communicate my thoughts through:

	Most like me, 4 being the most and 1 being the least
a __ My tone of my voice.
b __ My words.
c __ My appearance.
d __ My feelings.

7. When I am anxious, the first thing that happens is:

	Most like me, 4 being the most and 1 being the least
a __ Things begin to sound different.
b __ Things begin to feel different.
c __ Things begin to look different.
d __ Things begin to not make sense.

8. During a discussion, I am most often influenced by:

	Most like me, 4 being the most and 1 being the least
a __ The other person's logic.
b __ The other person's tone of voice.
c __ The energy I feel from the other person.
d __ Seeing the other person’s body language or being able to picture the other person's viewpoint.

9. I assess how well I am doing at work based on:

	Most like me, 4 being the most and 1 being the least
a __ My understanding of what needs to be done.
b __ How I see myself making progress.
c __ How things sound.
d __ How satisfied I feel.

10. One of my strengths is my ability to:

	Most like me, 4 being the most and 1 being the least
a __ See what needs to be done.
b __ Make sense of new facts and data.
c __ Hear what sounds right.
d __ Get in touch with my feelings.

11. I enjoy:

	Most like me, 4 being the most and 1 being the least
a __ Choosing a piece of music to listen to.
b __ Making a logical, compelling point.
c __ Choosing clothes that are comfortable.
d __ Choosing clothes that look good.

12. If you agree with someone, you are more likely to say:

	Most like me, 4 being the most and 1 being the least
a __ That feels right.
b __ That looks right.
c __ That sounds right.
d __ That makes sense.

Representational system assessment