What Type of Brain Do I Have?

Take this quiz to find your thinking style!

Ever wonder how your brain works? What’s going on in your head when you see a big math problem, or a beautiful work of art? We’re here to find out exactly how your mind operates, and why you think what you do.

Answer these questions, and we’ll tell you what sort of brain you have. Your result may surprise you…

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1. When we say "apple," what does your brain see? Choose the closest answer:
  1. I see the perfect image of an apple. It's vivid and detailed, like it's on a TV screen.
  2. I imagine the vague image of an apple. It's hazy, but it's there.
  3. I think about the concept of an apple, like its color and taste, but don't "see" it in my mind.
2. Take a look at this photo. How do you think this person is feeling?
  1. They feel sad, disappointed, or another negative emotion.
  2. They're deep in thought, but not necessarily feeling bad.
  3. I don't know. I'd need more information before I assumed how they feel.
3. You traveled hours for a big hike, but you forgot your hiking boots and all you have are flip flops! What do you do?
  1. Hike in my flip flops. I came all this way, I'm not about to leave now!
  2. Cancel the hike and turn around. It’s not safe to hike in flip flops.
  3. Ask another hiker if they have spare shoes in my size. I'll figure this out one way or another.
  4. Picnic in the parking lot. I can still enjoy myself, even if I’m not hiking!
4. What do you think of this painting?
  1. It's stunning. I could stare at it all day.
  2. It's nice. I'd hang it in my home.
  3. Eh. I don’t really have any thoughts about it.
  4. I really don’t like it. It makes me feel weird.
5. What's the first thing you notice when you enter a new room?
  1. The decorations. I'm always interested in how a space looks.
  2. The atmosphere. I pay attention to the general vibe and how things feel.
  3. The people in the room. Who I'm around is more important than where I am.
  4. Where the exits are. I want to know how to leave, if I need to.
6. Which of these do you spend the most time doing?
  1. Reading books.
  2. Listening to music.
  3. Listening to podcasts.
  4. Watching movies or TV.
  5. Browsing social media.
7. Imagine that you're sitting in a classroom, listening to a teacher. What class is it?
  1. Math
  2. Science
  3. English
  4. Art
  5. Something else
8. Imagine you're at the train station, waiting for someone to come on the next train. You're excited, but anxious. Who are you waiting for?
  1. An old friend I haven't seen in a long time.
  2. Someone important, like my boss, or a celebrity.
  3. A stranger I'm meeting for the very first time.
  4. I'm not sure, but I'll know when I see them.
9. Do you think it's easy to know what emotions you're feeling and why?
  1. Yes, very easy. I'm very in-tune with my emotions.
  2. It's pretty easy, but not always.
  3. It's not usually easy. I often have trouble identifying my emotions.
  4. It's not easy at all. My emotions are confusing.
10. Someone tells you you're wrong about something, even though you're pretty sure you're right. How do you respond?
  1. I hear them out. It's possible I made a mistake.
  2. I show them my own evidence and thought process. They'll see things my way if I explain.
  3. I do my own research. Maybe we're both wrong.
  4. I stop listening. They don't know what they're talking about, and I do.
11. How do you usually study for tests?
  1. I binge study the night before. I can cram all the info into my head with limited time.
  2. I do a little bit of studying each day leading up to the test.
  3. I don't study. I know I'll ace it, anyway.
  4. I study with a group. I work best with other people.
12. Imagine a car. What color is it?
  1. Red
  2. White
  3. Black
  4. Blue
  5. Green
  6. Yellow
  7. A different color

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  • Challenges:<\/b> Staying on-task<\/li><\/ul>
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    The brain is a funny thing. It’s incredibly complex, and yet it’s essentially a sack of meat hanging out inside your skull. It’s capable of performing intricate processes at light speed, but one stray factor, like a hot day or a distracting noise, can throw it off its groove.

    There’s a whole lot of research we still have to do to figure out how our brains work and why, but some experts at Amen Clinics have devised a way to categorize each brain into one of five types. We took those types and adapted them into more approachable and understandable categories:

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    • Logical Brain: Determined, trustworthy, procedural, stubborn. Logical brains get things done by being persistent and pushing through barriers.
    • Emotional Brain: Intuitive, alert, empathetic, mystical, spiritual. Emotional brains go with the flow, roll with the punches, and adapt easily.
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    Of course, your brain probably doesn’t fit neatly into any sort of category—people are more complicated than that!—but identifying with a certain category can help you better understand what you think and why. Just remember to keep your mind open, and not to let categories control how you think.

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