Rational-Experiential Inventory, REI Test - the question form

1. I am not very good at solving problems that require careful logical analysis.

2. I like to rely on my intuitive impressions.

3. I try to avoid situations that require thinking deeply about things.

4. I can usually sense whether someone is right or wrong, even if I cannot explain why I feel that way.

5. I feel that my hunches are right only about half the time.

6. I do not like having to think too much.

7. Intuition can be very helpful in solving problems.

8. I am not very good at solving complex problems.

9. My thinking style is not analytical.

10. I would not want to depend on someone who describes themselves as relying on intuition.

11. I usually follow my feelings when deciding what to do.

12. I enjoy solving intellectual problems.

13. My snap judgments are usually not nearly as good as most people's.

14. Carefully justifying my ideas is not one of my strengths.

15. My decisions are usually based on clear, understandable reasons.

16. I rarely make mistakes when I rely on my deeply held intuitions to find an answer.

17. I enjoy solving problems that require a lot of thinking.

18. When deciding how I will act, I often trust my instincts.

19. I rely on my hunches when deciding whether to trust someone.

20. I do not enjoy having to think deeply.

21. I enjoy complex tasks more than simple ones.

22. Relying on intuition usually helps me solve my life problems.

23. If I relied on my intuitions, I would often make mistakes.

24. I do not like situations in which I have to rely on intuition.

25. I am much better than other people at providing logical reasons.

26. I trust my first impression of a person.

27. Having to think hard for a long time gives me little enjoyment.

28. I believe there are situations in which you need to rely on intuition.

29. I trust my intuitions.

30. I have a logical way of thinking.

31. I think it is foolish to make important decisions based on my feelings.

32. I am comfortable in situations where I know the answer but have no idea why it is true.

33. I find the idea of learning new ways of thinking about a variety of topics very appealing.

34. Relying on intuition when making important decisions does not seem like a good idea to me.

35. I have no trouble thinking a task through carefully.

36. I usually do not rely on my feelings when making decisions.

37. My intuition is not very well developed.

38. Using logic usually helps me solve problems in my life.