Analytical vs. Intuitive Thinking Test

We all have unique cognitive styles that influence how we think and reason, and one key dimension on which these styles differ is the tendency to favor an effortless, intuitive style or a deliberate, analytical one. Test your preference for analytical or intuitive thinking here.

1. A hunch is useless unless it’s been confirmed with evidence.

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2. I usually do what feels right, even if it’s hard to explain why.

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3. Before I make a decision, I think carefully about what I want to achieve.

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4. If my “head” and my “heart” disagree, I follow my heart.

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5. I feel better about my choices if I know that I’ve carefully considered every option.

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6. The right choice usually comes to me right away.

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7. My emotional reaction to something carries a lot of weight.

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8. I approach decisions in a systematic, step-by-step way.

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9. My gut feeling is right most of the time.

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10. I double-check facts and data before taking action.

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11. Decisions don’t need to be “logical” to be correct.

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12. Overanalyzing a problem often makes me feel more confused.

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13. If asked, I could give clear, explainable reasons for most of my decisions.

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14. It makes me nervous when too many things are left to chance.

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15. Trusting my instincts has usually worked out for me.

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16. I’ve had enough life experience to know what I need to do most of the time.

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17. I can always justify my decisions logically.

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18. If I have a hunch about something, I listen to it.

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19. Taking the time to analyze a problem is the only way to truly understand it.

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20. Important decisions should be based on logic, not feelings.

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