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When learning or giving information, which method is preferred?

Comparing and contrasting

Explicit definitions

When brainstorming, I more often:

Look at many possibilities all having potential to be relevant; after exploring the countless ideas, I choose one, or a few, that have the most potential for success in the current situation. I often ask for input.

Look at one idea that is most relevant and dive deeply into its complexities until the idea is refined and ready to be applied to the current situation. I rarely have a need for input.

When communicating, I tend to:

Jump from one topic or aspect to another, but I connect it all together by the end of what I'm saying. It makes sense to me. It doesn't always make sense to others.

I know where I'm going and I know how to get my point across. I'm very good at finding the right words and structuring what I say to be direct and to the point.

If I find that I can "predict" what may happen:

I'm pretty sure I know what will happen, but, first, I want to see things from all perspectives and angles, see all the possible outcomes; if I don't consider viewpoints and ideas different from my own, I'm less likely to be accurate.

I tend to know what will happen because I just do. I don't know how. I don't often need to seek advice nor other perspectives.

When considering my lifestyle, I find that it tends to lean toward:

Alternative! I love to try different things and live in my own way. The idea of selling everything and moving across the world seems great, though I may be a bit afraid of actually doing that--but I enjoy encouraging others to do it!

I tend to choose the traditional or conventional. If I try something strange or unique, it's typically short-lived.

When talking with someone with a different perspective than my own:

I consider their point of view and ask a lot of questions. Sometimes, I play devil's advocate, but only to help them see things differently, even if they may be right. I may even change my perspective after a lengthy discussion.

It's normally because I'm helping them understand mine and where their understanding is off. I don't usually take on new perspectives unless I don't already have one. Discussing perspectives may help me tweak mine, but rarely completely change them.

I am more interested in:

A person's potential, what they could do and be in the future and all the ways they could get there.

A person's current ability. Though I may spend some time considering someone's potential for growth, I prefer to spend more time concerned with how someone is useful in the moment.

If I need to explain something to someone:

I am likely to use metaphors, analogies, ramble, and seem a bit scattered--but I eventually get my point across.

I am likely to focus on what is actual and be factual--in a direct way, using what I have available to me in the moment. I don't care for "what if" scenarios.

If someone behaves in a way that I would not:

I accept and appreciate their differences, but am likely to discuss them--for the sake of mutual growth and helping them to be more open-minded and see other perspectives.

I don't care to change them. I accept them for who they are and don't try to "figure them out." There may be situations in which what they are doing seems DANGEROUSLY illogical or disrespectful; then, I may say something. Otherwise, I let them be.

If someone asks me for help with a project, I'm more likely to be more comfortable:

Giving them ideas on how they can improve every part of it, maybe suggesting a whole new direction; I'd ask what their overall goals are for the project.

Pointing out what is good and what needs improvement; I'd ask what their specific points are for each aspect, and which is hitting those points/which needs more work.

If you're happy and you know it:

Overthink.

Um...I don't spend that much time in my head.

I like new experiences primarily because:

I can compare new and old experiences, which allows me to become more adaptable and confident when approaching the unknown.

It's fun. I simply enjoy doing new things. I don't want to be bored. There's nothing wrong with that.

If someone were to show me a red balloon:

I would see the red balloon.

Something it reminds me of would pop into my head: maybe a song, a movie, or a previous experience that had something to do with a red balloon.

When it comes to material things, I'm more likely to:

Buy new things rather than reuse old; I may often spend money on others if their finances keep them from joining me--all for the sake of being able to have fun and experience new things. I might go broke, but it was worth it!

Reuse, recycle, repeat. I don't like things to go to waste. I tend to save money so I can ensure I'm able to spend it on things that matter most to me.

If you hate, for instance, being late, and someone suggests a new way to ensure being on time. If what you already do has been working well for you:

Different could be better--or just as good, but exciting simply because it's new! I'm never hesitant to shake things up, even if things seem to be just fine.

Why would I change a good thing? Someone would need to prove to me that a new method would work just as well as what's working before I'd agree to try it out.

When it comes to learning physical things:

I love it! I find that I can jump right in and be okay, even if I've never done anything like it before. I may not ever master it, but it's the fun that counts! I'm not a perfectionist!

I'm not the best and I'm pretty uncomfortable at first (unless I have experience in something similar, then I can jump right in and feel more confident). However, if I practice a lot, I'm often able to excel; I find that my muscle memory is pretty fantastic.

For the rest of my life, I would rather:

Be forced to eat meals nothing like I've ever had before, never knowing if I will like them or not. This could mean eating meals I hate every day, for many months straight--but it's worth it!

Be forced to eat my favorite meal for every meal, never tiring of it and never ceasing to enjoy it.

How I live now is heavily influenced by:

Every new experience I have. My upbringing and memories are important, but I prefer to base decisions on what is happening now, using information I can gather in the moment.

My memories of my past. Noting new experiences & what's happening in the moment is important, but mostly for comparison; I prefer to look back on experiences that are similar and base decisions on what has worked or hasn't worked for me in the past.

When considering my past experiences:

I do so in a literal way--what actually happened? What were the causes and effects? What did I think or feel about what happened? I may or may not remember exact details, but I internalize these experiences and try compare them to things happening in the present that are similar.

I don't. All of my experiences and observations have been sorted by my interpretations of them; those with similar interpretations have been compiled into one "experience." I compare my interpretation of new experiences to these personal interpretations rather than remembering actual experiences and observations.

If a current situation does not resemble a past experience:

I may be bit (or a lot) nervous since I tend to want to do things properly and with confidence. With help, though, I can often see how some aspects are similar to things I've experienced--or I can simply rely on the advice from someone I know I can trust.

I tend to assume that I'll somehow just "know" what to do, which allows me to feel more confident when tackling something new.

When I encounter something new:

I like to create a new frame of reference for every new thing, allowing me to approach every new situation with confidence, since I can compare the present with my past. I tend to get advice from others when I encounter something new and I don't have a past experience I can compare it to.

I prefer to condense experiences into my personal, general interpretations of them, creating a mental filing system that combines all experiences that have the same interpretation. This allows me to quickly interpret any new situation and approach it with confidence, without needing to have experienced anything remotely similar. I rarely ask for advice when approaching new situations.

When it comes to thinking about the future:

I often find that the world is unpredictable, sometimes leading me to see potential disaster if I don't prepare myself properly. This can cause me to avoid taking risks when it comes to situations and life-stages I have no experience with.

I tend to assume that I am prepared for most anything, because I always inherently know what to do.

When it comes to remembering details:

I'm really great at it.

I'm not really great at this, and I'm not overly concerned about it. If I forget something, I'm late, or something similar, it's not a big deal.

I'm not really great at this, but I utilize reminders, schedules, routines and even other people to keep me from forgetting important things.

I look for facts:

To help me make a plan.

That give credibility to the plan I already have.

To improve a plan I already have.

Social norms are:

Important. They provide general rules that ensure everyone is respected.

More often problematic than they are helpful.

Individual values should be:

Taken into consideration, but the overall harmony of a group is the more important than accommodating every little thing that someone values.

100% respected. A group cannot reach true "harmony" if someone feels they are being forced to ignore any of their individual values--no matter how "small" they may seem.

When there are new people in a group:

I feel a natural need to make them feel welcome.

If I feel a need to make them feel welcome, it's because I know what it's like to feel left out, different, lonely, or something similar; I'm a sucker for the "underdogs." If someone else has already pulled them in, and they feel included, I'll still talk to them, but probably not much more than I'll talk with everyone else.

If I am bubbly or show great enthusiasm:

It is because I want you to feel loved and cared for.

It is directed toward specific ideas and people that I greatly value.

If I am being hospitable:

It is because I want to show you how much I care, or I am afraid of hurting your feelings by not doing so.

It is primarily because I value being hospitable and it would just make me feel internally conflicted not to be.

I value harmony because:

I like when everyone around me is happy and feels at ease. I'm most likely to confront someone if I feel their behavior is damaging the group harmony.

I dislike conflict. I'm a professional conflict-avoider. Though, I am more apt to confront someone if one of my personal values is violated--and I'm more likely to disturb group "harmony" to defend my personal values.

When it comes to standardized methods:

As long as it is not too overbearing, isn't infringing on my values or human/animal rights, nor enforcing social norms, I don't mind it. I appreciate a world that feels somewhat orderly; I want the world to make sense.

I feel like my autonomy is being taken away. I prefer to find my own methods and decision-making criteria. I spend much of my time finding clever ways to find loopholes in systems.

The world would be easier for me if everyone:

Saw things the way I see them.

Did things the way I do them.

I would rather be forced to follow standardized:

Methods

Social Norms

I'm more likely to be bothered by:

A contradiction in someone's views; they claim they value respect, yet expect people to put aside some personal values for the overall good of the group.

A contradiction in someone's logic; they claim to think something, but later say they think the opposite. I can't assess a problem if the problem isn't clear.

I'm more inclined to:

Unintentionally quickly feel personally attacked by someone, until they explain themselves

Unintentionally initially assume someone thinks/feels the same way as me, until they say otherwise

When presented with new ideas or information, before accepting or rejecting them, I sift them through my

Personal value system

Personal system of analysis and/or understanding

I prefer to strive to enforce

General social expectations; individual values are important, but of lesser importance.

Systematic structure; individual methods are important, but of lesser importance.

It's more important to take action than to

Spend too much time discussing personal values

Spend too much time asking questions.

I'd rather get better at:

Compromising on my values to maintain collective social harmony.

Keeping my environment organized and getting better at making decisions/taking action.

If I'm hosting and everyone around me, including myself, is being respected, I may:

Still notice there is something I could be doing to make everyone even more comfortable than necessary because I like when people are as comfortable as possible!

Even if I notice more things that I could do to make people more comfortable, it's not necessary; instead, I'd probably notice there is something I could organize, like cleaning up a bit--or maybe remembering something I forgot to do, like making a call or sending an email--and I'd go ahead and do that if I'd only be gone for a few minutes.

A group or system is more successful when:

People compromise on personal values to maintain collective harmony.

People compromise on individual methods so that things make general sense can be done most efficiently.

When stressed, I am more likely to find myself:

Focusing on others flaws and all the ways I have been hurt by them and how those flaws go against how I feel things “should be.”

Becoming overly pro-active, and far too focused on efficiency and structure. I want to push others to get things done to my standards, refusing to accept input that differs from what I believe is best.

I prefer my logic to be:

Personalized; I tend to not get that passionate about my personal values.

Impersonal and unbiased; I tend to be pretty passionate about my personal values.

I'd rather:

Develop my own methods of understanding and doing things, to ensure my own efficiency--I'd never get upset that someone wasn't doing things in the way I've found to be most efficient.

Use and enforce a shared and objective method of doing things to ensure everything is done properly. I feel more secure when everyone in a group is in agreement when it comes to how we're doing things.

When it comes to the scientific method:

I'd rather just measure data up against my personal methodology and decide whether or not the data is useful, then let someone else make sure I'm not going to blow up the lab.

I may or may not want to do my own thing, but I don't trust anyone but myself to keep the lab from blowing up, so I'll follow the method step-by-step.

When explaining something:

I tend to process new information internally; the fewer words used to explain my thoughts, the better.

I tend to process new information aloud, and may even speak more than others when explaining something.

When it comes to my emotions:

I prefer to put them aside until I am ready to deal with them, which I tend to do externally, by talking them through with a trusted person, asking for input concerning how to manage my emotions.

I prefer to control them internally, on my own. I may ask trusted people for perspective concerning a situation, but I ultimately prefer to deal with the resulting emotions in my own way.

When someone's thoughts or ideas seem illogical:

I tend to ignore it. If it doesn't make sense, I'll only question it if I think it's worth it.

I tend to want to fix it; things that seem illogical need to be addressed so that life and systems are more efficient and don't feel out-of-control.

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