Understanding Your Representational System Questionnaire

Part 1 - Visual representation system evaluation:

Read each statement carefully and choose the answer that best applies to you. Please answer honestly as there are no right or wrong answers

1. I take lots of notes and I like to doodle.

Almost Always Applies

Often Applies

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Applies Once In A While

Almost Never Applies

2. When talking to someone else I have the hardest time handling those who do not maintain good eye contact with me.

Almost Always Applies

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Applies Once In A While

Almost Never Applies

3. I make lists and notes because I remember things better if I write them down.

Almost Always Applies

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Applies Once In A While

Almost Never Applies

4. When reading a novel I pay a lot of attention to passages picturing the clothing, description, scenery, setting, etc.

Almost Always Applies

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Applies Once In A While

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5. I need to write down directions so that I may remember them.

Almost Always Applies

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Applies Once In A While

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6. I need to see the person I am talking to in order in order to keep my attention focused on the subject.

Almost Always Applies

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7. When meeting a person for the first time I notice the style of dress, visual characteristics, and neatness first.

Almost Always Applies

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8. When I am at a party, one of the things I love to do is stand back and "people- watch."

Almost Always Applies

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9. When recalling information I can see it in my mind and remember where I saw it.

Almost Always Applies

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10. If I had to explain a new procedure or technique, I would prefer to write it out.

Almost Always Applies

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11. With free time I am most likely to watch television or read.

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12. If my boss has a message for me, I am most comfortable when she sends a memo.

Almost Always Applies

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Part 2 - Auditory representation system evaluation:

Read each statement carefully and choose the answer that best applies to you. Please answer honestly as there are no right or wrong answers

1. When I read, I read out loud or move my lips to hear the words in my head.

Almost Always Applies

Often Applies

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Applies Once In A While

Almost Never Applies

2. When talking to someone else I have the hardest time handling those who do not talk back with me.

Almost Always Applies

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Applies Once In A While

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3. I do not take a lot of notes but I still remember what was said. Taking notes distracts me from the speaker.

Almost Always Applies

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Applies Once In A While

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4. When reading a novel I pay a lot of attention to passages involving conversations, talking, speaking, dialogues, etc.

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5. I like to talk to myself when solving a problem or writing.

Almost Always Applies

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6. I can understand what a speaker says, even if I am not focused on the speaker.

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7. I remember things easier by repeating them again and again.

Almost Always Applies

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8. When I am at a party, one of the things I love to do is talk in-depth about a subject that is important to me with a good conversationalist.

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9. I would rather receive information from the radio, rather than a newspaper.

Almost Always Applies

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10. If I had to explain a new procedure or technique, I would prefer telling about it.

Almost Always Applies

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11. With free time I am most likely to listen to music.

Almost Always Applies

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12. If my boss has a message for me, I am most comfortable when she calls on the phone.

Almost Always Applies

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Applies Once In A While

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Part 3 - Kinaesthetic representation system evaluation:

Read each statement carefully and choose the answer that best applies to you. Please answer honestly as there are no right or wrong answers

1. I am not good at reading or listening to directions. I would rather just start working on the task or project at hand.

Almost Always Applies

Often Applies

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Applies Once In A While

Almost Never Applies

2. When talking to someone else I have the hardest time handling those who do not show any kind of emotional support.

Almost Always Applies

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Applies Once In A While

Almost Never Applies

3. I take notes and doodle but I rarely go back a look at them.

Almost Always Applies

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Applies Once In A While

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4. When reading a novel I pay a lot of attention to passages revealing feelings, moods, action, drama, etc.

Almost Always Applies

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5. When I am reading, I move my lips.

Almost Always Applies

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6. I will exchange words and places and use my hands a lot when I can't remember the right thing to say.

Almost Always Applies

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7. My desk appears disorganised.

Almost Always Applies

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8. When I am at a party, one of the things I love to do is enjoy the activities such as dancing, games, and totally losing myself in the action.

Almost Always Applies

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9. I like to move around. I feel trapped when seated at a meeting or a desk.

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10. If I had to explain a new procedure or technique, I would prefer actually demonstrating it.

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11. With free time I am most likely to exercise.

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12. If my boss has a message for me, I am most comfortable when she talks to me in person.

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Scoring Key for Questionnaire

Section One	Section Two	Section Three
Visual	Auditory	Kinaesthetic
No. Of pts.	No. Of pts.	No. Of pts.

The one with the highest score indicates your Representational System