Systematizing Quotient, SQ-R Test - the question form

1. I can easily use train timetables, even if this involves several connections.

2. I enjoy music or book shops because they are clearly organized.

3. I would not enjoy organizing events (for example, charity evenings, parties, or conferences).

4. When I read something, I always notice whether it is written correctly.

5. I find myself mentally categorizing people into different types.

6. I find it difficult to read and understand maps.

7. When I look at a mountain, I think about exactly how it was formed.

8. I am not interested in details about exchange rates, interest rates, or the stock market.

9. If I were buying a car, I would want specific information about its engine power.

10. I find it difficult to work out how to get a video recorder to work.

11. When I like something, I enjoy collecting many different examples of that type of thing so I can see how they differ from one another.

12. When I learn a language, I am fascinated by its grammatical rules.

13. I would like to know how committees are structured, in terms of whom the different members represent or what their roles are.

14. If I had a collection (e.g., CDs, coins, stamps), it would be very well organized.

15. I find it difficult to understand instructions for assembling and installing household appliances.

16. When I look at a building, I am curious about exactly how it was constructed.

17. I am not interested in understanding how wireless technology works (for example, mobile phones).

18. When travelling by train, I often wonder exactly how railway networks are coordinated.

19. I enjoy looking through product catalogs and seeing each product’s specifications and how it compares with other products.

20. If something runs out at home, I add it to the shopping list.

21. I know fairly accurately how much money has come into and gone out of my bank account this month.

22. As a child, I did not enjoy collecting sets of things, such as stickers, football cards, or similar items.

23. I am interested in my family tree and how family members are related to one another.

24. When I learn about historical events, I do not focus on the exact dates.

25. I find it easy to understand exactly how odds work in sports betting.

26. I do not enjoy games that require a high level of strategic thinking (e.g., chess, strategy computer games).

27. When I learn about a new category of things, I like to go into detail to understand the small differences between different members of that category.

28. It does not upset me if the people I live with disrupt my daily routine.

29. When I see an animal, I want to know exactly what species it is.

30. I can remember a great deal of information about a topic that interests me (for example, national flags or airline logos).

31. At home, I do not keep all important documents (for example, warranties and insurance papers) neatly filed together in one place.

32. I am fascinated by the way machines in factories work.

33. When I look at a piece of furniture, I do not pay attention to details of how it is constructed.

34. I know very little about the different stages of the legislative process in my country.

35. In general, I do not watch science documentaries or read articles about science and nature.

36. If someone stopped me and asked for directions, I could point them to anywhere in my city.

37. When I look at a painting, I usually do not think about the technique used to create it.

38. I prefer social interaction that is organized around a specific activity, such as a hobby.

39. I do not always check receipts and bills against my bank statement.

40. I am not interested in how the government is divided into different ministries and departments.

41. I am interested in knowing the route a river takes from its source to the sea.

42. I have a large collection (for example, books, music, films, etc.).

43. If there were a problem with the electrical wiring in my home, I could fix it myself.

44. My clothes are not neatly arranged in my closet into different categories.

45. I rarely read articles or websites about new technologies.

46. I can easily visualize how the highways in my area connect.

47. When an election is held, I am not interested in the results for each electoral district.

48. I do not particularly enjoy learning facts and figures in history.

49. I do not usually remember other people's birthdays.

50. When I go for a walk in the countryside, I am curious about how different types of trees differ from each other.

51. I find it difficult to understand information my bank sends me about different investment and savings systems.

52. If I were buying a camera, I would not take the time to look into the quality of the lens.

53. If I were buying a computer, I would want to know the exact specifications of its hard drive capacity and processor speed.

54. I do not read legal documents very carefully.

55. At the supermarket checkout, I separate different categories of items into different bags.

56. I do not follow any particular system when I clean my home.

57. I am not interested in in-depth political discussions.

58. I am not very meticulous when doing home repairs or home improvement.

59. I would not enjoy planning a business from beginning to end.

60. If I were buying a stereo system, I would want to know its exact technical specifications.

61. I tend to keep things that other people might throw away, in case they could be useful for something in the future.

62. I avoid situations that I cannot control.

63. I am not concerned with the names of the plants I see.

64. When I listen to the weather forecast, I am not very interested in weather patterns.

65. I am not bothered if things around the house are not in their proper place.

66. In mathematics, I am fascinated by the rules and patterns that govern numbers.

67. I find it difficult to find my way around in a new city.

68. I can recall from memory a list of 10 of my favorite books, including their exact titles and authors.

69. When I read a newspaper, I am drawn to information tables, such as football league results or stock market indices.

70. When I am on an airplane, I do not think about aerodynamics.

71. I do not keep careful track of my utility bills.

72. When I need to buy a lot of things, I like to plan which shops I will go to and in what order.

73. When I cook, I do not think about how different methods and ingredients affect the final result.

74. When I listen to a piece of music, I always pay attention to its structure.

75. I can, from memory, list 10 of my favorite songs, including their titles and the names of the artists who perform them.