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BBC: What kind of Thinker are you?

Spartacuss

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Logical-Mathematical thinkers:

Like to understand patterns and relationships between objects or actions
Try to understand the world in terms of causes and effects
Are good at thinking critically, and solving problems creatively
Like Logical-Mathematical thinkers, Leonardo based his theories on evidence rather than speculation.
Other Logical-Mathematical Thinkers include
Isaac Newton, Archimedes, Albert Einstein

Careers which suit Logical-Mathematical thinkers include
Physicist, Chemist, Biologist, Lawyer, Computer programmer, Engineer, Inventor
 

alicia91

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Intrapersonal thinkers:

Spend a lot of time thinking about and trying to understand themselves
Reflect on their thoughts and moods, and work to improve them
You understand how your behaviour affects your relationships with others

Other Intrapersonal thinkers include
Sigmund Freud, Gandhi, Grahame Greene

Careers which suit Intrapersonal Thinkers include
Psychologist, Teacher, Pilot, Child care worker, Explorer, Drama therapist
 

mippus

you are right
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Do we actually learn anything from this except that diversity is a nice thought?
 

heart

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Existential thinkers:
Like to spend time thinking about philosophical issues such as "What is the meaning of life?"
Try to see beyond the 'here and now', and understand deeper meanings
consider moral and ethical implications of problems as well as practical solutions

Like existential thinkers, Leonardo questioned man's role in the universe. Many of his paintings explored the relationship between man and God. Other Existential Thinkers include
The Buddha, Gandhi, Plato, Socrates, Martin Luther King

Careers which suit Existential Thinkers include
Philosopher, Religious leader, Head of state, Artist, Writer
 

redacted

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I'm a musical thinker, but that's kind of unfair. I watched myself answer "always" to all the music questions, but I wish I got to see a ranking of my possible results.

In other similar tests, I score 100% in musical, logical, and intrapersonal. This one includes a 9th intelligence, existentialism, that I'm sure I would score extremely high on as well.

Meh. Pointless test.
 

katerp

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Musical thinkers:
Tend to think in sounds, and may also think in rhythms and melodies
Are sensitive to the sounds and rhythms of words as well as their meanings.
Feel a strong connection between music and emotions

This fits, though I think intrapersonal thinker fits me even better.
 

iwakar

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Interesting BBC quiz. Seems related to multiple intelligences.
BBC - Science & Nature - Leonardo - Thinker quiz

I'm an Existential thinker according to this quiz.

I'm a little confused... because I took the quiz and pulled up four results.

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You are a Linguistic Thinker
Linguistic thinker Linguistic thinkers:

* Tend to think in words, and like to use language to express complex ideas.
* Are sensitive to the sounds and rhythms of words as well as their meanings.

Like linguistic thinkers, Leonardo made meticulous descriptions in his journals. He also made an effort to learn Latin - a foreign language Other Linguistic Thinkers include
William Shakespeare, Sylvia Plath, Anne Frank

Careers which suit Linguistic thinkers include
Journalist, Librarian, Salesperson, Proof-reader, Translator, Poet, Lyricist
**************************

You are an Interpersonal Thinker
Interpersonal thinker Interpersonal thinkers:

* Like to think about other people, and try to understand them
* Recognise differences between individuals and appreciate that different people have different perspectives
* Make an effort to cultivate effective relationships with family, friends and colleagues

Like interpersonal thinkers, Leonardo had lots of friends and contacts, and was a popular figure at the Italian court. Other Interpersonal thinkers include
Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa, William Shakespeare

Careers which suit Interpersonal thinkers include
Politician, Psychologist, Nurse, Counsellor, Teacher

**************************
You are an Intrapersonal thinker
Intrapersonal thinker Intrapersonal thinkers:

* Spend a lot of time thinking about and trying to understand themselves
* Reflect on their thoughts and moods, and work to improve them
* You understand how your behaviour affects your relationships with others

Like intrapersonal thinkers, Leonardo worked hard to improve all aspects of himself. Other Intrapersonal thinkers include
Sigmund Freud, Gandhi, Grahame Greene

Careers which suit Intrapersonal Thinkers include
Psychologist, Teacher, Pilot, Child care worker, Explorer, Drama therapist

***********************
You are an Existential Thinker
Existential thinker Existential thinkers:

* Like to spend time thinking about philosophical issues such as "What is the meaning of life?"
* Try to see beyond the 'here and now', and understand deeper meanings
* consider moral and ethical implications of problems as well as practical solutions

Like existential thinkers, Leonardo questioned man's role in the universe. Many of his paintings explored the relationship between man and God. Other Existential Thinkers include
The Buddha, Gandhi, Plato, Socrates, Martin Luther King

Careers which suit Existential Thinkers include
Philosopher, Religious leader, Head of state, Artist, Writer


Did anyone else get that? Are the results in order of strength, because it seems that way for me?
 

rhinosaur

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Not Surprised at the Result

You are a Naturalist Thinker
Naturalistic thinker Naturalist Thinkers:

* Like to understand the natural world, and the living beings that inhabit it
* have an aptitude for communicating with animals
* You try to understand patterns of life and natural forces

Like other Naturalist thinkers, Leonardo longed to spend time in the countryside. He spent hours watching birds to understand how they flew. Other Naturalist thinkers include
Charles Darwin, Jane Goodall, Johnny Morris, David Attenborough

Careers which suit Naturalist thinkers include
Biologist, Meteorologist, Forester, Farmer, Astronomer, Alternative therapist
 

entropie

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by the way, did someone score Leonardo ?
 

edcoaching

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Linguistic thinkers:

* Tend to think in words, and like to use language to express complex ideas.
* Are sensitive to the sounds and rhythms of words as well as their meanings.

Other Linguistic Thinkers include
William Shakespeare, Sylvia Plath, Anne Frank

Careers which suit Linguistic thinkers include
Journalist, Librarian, Salesperson, Proof-reader, Translator, Poet, Lyricist


Funny it doesn't list writer as a career here. Sales person? Definitely not. Other people market my stuff for me...
 

miss fortune

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Naturalist- probably not a surprize since I spend my spare time in the nearest state park and can't imagine life without a dog :doh:
 

Colors

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Linguistic followed by Logical-Mathematical (does the order mean anything?)-

Actually that's pretty gel with the results I've gotten from similar Multiple-Intelligence tests. I'm totally daydreaming about how cool it'd be to be spatial-musical now though.

It's fun to see the different flavors of types with this multiple-intelligences test.
 

Kora

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You are a Logical-Mathematical Thinker
Logical-Mathematical thinker Logical-Mathematical thinkers:

* Like to understand patterns and relationships between objects or actions
* Try to understand the world in terms of causes and effects
* Are good at thinking critically, and solving problems creatively

Like Logical-Mathematical thinkers, Leonardo based his theories on evidence rather than speculation. Other Logical-Mathematical Thinkers include
Isaac Newton, Archimedes, Albert Einstein

Careers which suit Logical-Mathematical thinkers include
Physicist, Chemist, Biologist, Lawyer, Computer programmer, Engineer, Inventor
 

phoenix13

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Musical Thinker
Tend to think in sounds, and may also think in rhythms and melodies
Are sensitive to the sounds and rhythms of words as well as their meanings.
Feel a strong connection between music and emotions


OK, I really really like music... but I don't think in sounds. I see it more as an intelligence, not a way of thought. This $#!t is wak, yo!
So... I went back a page and changed the "write songs blah blah" answer from always to never and got:

Existential thinker
Like to spend time thinking about philosophical issues such as "What is the meaning of life?"
Try to see beyond the 'here and now', and understand deeper meanings
consider moral and ethical implications of problems as well as practical solutions


That's more like it. Very Fi.
 

SillySapienne

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Interpersonal thinkers:

- Like to think about other people, and try to understand them

- Recognise differences between individuals and appreciate that different people have different perspectives

- Make an effort to cultivate effective relationships with family, friends and colleagues

Other Interpersonal thinkers include

Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa, William Shakespeare

Careers which suit Interpersonal thinkers include


Politician, Psychologist, Nurse, Counsellor, Teacher
 
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