Representational Systems

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Question 1

When on holiday at the beach, the first thing that makes me glad to be there is:

Give each statement a different score from 1 to 4:

1 = Least descriptive of you
2 = Next best description
3 = Next best description
4 = Best description of you

The feel of the cool sand, the warm sun or the fresh breeze on my face.

The roar of the waves, the whistling wind or the sound of birds in the distance.

This is the type of holiday that makes sense or the cost is reasonable.

The scenery, the bright sun, and the blue water.

Question 2

When I feel overwhelmed, I find it helps if:

Give each statement a different score from 1 to 4.

I can see the big picture.

I can talk or listen to another person.

I can get in touch with what is happening.

I make sense of things in my head.

Question 3

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

Give each statement a different score from 1 to 4.

I can picture what is required.

I have a feeling for what is required.

I have an understanding of what is required.

Someone talks to me about what is required.

Question 4

I find it easier to follow a presentation if:

Give each statement a different score from 1 to 4.

I feel in touch with the presenter and the material is within my grasp.

There is a visual display so that I can visualize the concepts.

The presentation is based on facts and figures and is logically presented.

The presenter speaks clearly with varying tonality or uses sound to emphasise their message.

Question 5

When buying a car, I make my decision on:

Give each statement a different score from 1 to 4.

The purchase price, fuel consumption, safety features, and so on.

How comfortable the seats are or the feeling I get when I test drive it.

The colour, styling or how I would look in it.

The sound of the engine or stereo system or how quiet it drives.

Question 6

I communicate my thoughts through:

Give each statement a different score from 1 to 4.

My tone of my voice.

My words.

My appearance.

My feelings.

Question 7

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

Give each statement a different score from 1 to 4.

Things begin to sound different.

Things begin to feel different.

Things begin to look different.

Things begin to not make sense.

Question 8

During a discussion, I am most influenced by:

Give each statement a different score from 1 to 4.

The other person's logic.

The other person's tone of voice.

The energy I feel from the other person.

Seeing the other person’s body language or being able to picture the other person's viewpoint.

Question 9

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

Give each statement a different score from 1 to 4.

My understanding of what needs to be done.

How I see myself making progress.

The tone of voice used by my colleagues and superiors.

How satisfied I feel.

Question 10

One of my strengths is my ability to:

Give each statement a different score from 1 to 4.

See what needs to be done.

Make sense of new facts and data.

Hear what sounds right.

Get in touch with my feelings.

Question 11

It is easiest for me to:

Give each statement a different score from 1 to 4.

Select the volume, base and treble for easy listening on a stereo system.

Select the intellectually relevant point in a conversation.

Select comfortable furniture.

Select rich, attractive colour combinations.

Question 12

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

Give each statement a different score from 1 to 4.

That feels right.

That looks right.

That sounds right.

That makes sense.