Assessment of Benziger Thinking Styles Test - the question form

1. I prefer to have the final say in family financial decisions.

2. I think logically.

3. I like using tools and mechanical devices.

4. I like giving instructions to others.

5. I need objective criteria for success; it is not enough for me to simply feel satisfied with myself.

6. I enjoy working with numbers.

7. I enjoy debating and expressing my ideas to others.

8. I usually take responsibility for important decisions.

9. I am knowledgeable about technology.

10. I like it when people do their work well.

11. People often see me as a leader.

12. When a problem arises, I usually see its causes and possible solutions.

13. I am able to manage money well.

14. I like to do things with my hands.

15. I am confident that reason is more important than feelings.

16. I do not like it when my daily routine is disrupted.

17. I feel calmer when I tidy my desk.

18. I do not like ambiguous or uncertain situations.

19. I believe rules should be followed.

20. I read the instructions before using new equipment.

21. When I do something unfamiliar, I prefer to have instructions.

22. I write my responsibilities in a daily planner.

23. I always put things back in their proper place.

24. I believe people should control their emotions.

25. I am a dependable and loyal person.

26. I like to do repetitive tasks carefully.

27. I always complete tasks step by step.

28. At work, I pay attention to details.

29. I support traditional values.

30. I am reliable and thorough in my work.

31. When I talk, I use a lot of hand gestures.

32. I like to do several things at the same time.

33. I often have new ideas.

34. When completing a task, I often act intuitively.

35. My best ideas come to me by chance.

36. I am very energetic.

37. I am artistic.

38. When I explain the main point of an issue, I usually use verbal and visual imagery.

39. I like original ideas.

40. I usually leave things wherever they end up, rather than putting them away.

41. I am more interested in the overall picture than in details.

42. I quickly figure out the best way to move furniture or fit everything into a car trunk.

43. My sense of humor has sometimes gotten me into trouble.

44. I enjoy computer games.

45. I do not like routine tasks.

46. I believe that cooperation is better than conflict.

47. I prefer to comfort someone through touch.

48. I enjoy singing, dancing, and listening to music.

49. I believe it is worth working on self-improvement.

50. I believe that feelings are more important than reason.

51. My family and family relationships are the most important thing in my life.

52. When I am talking with someone, I always pay attention to the other person’s facial expression.

53. I can intuitively sense what other people are thinking.

54. I do not like it when others start arguing.

55. I find it easy to inspire enthusiasm in others.

56. When evaluating success, personal satisfaction is more important than the outcome achieved.

57. I believe that spiritual values are more important than material values.

58. I often touch other people unintentionally during conversation.

59. I understand facial expressions, gestures, and body posture well.

60. I find it easy to tear up when watching a sentimental movie.