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1. When faced with a new idea, I like to: |
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Look for evidence that it works
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Look for how it fits in to the bigger picture
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Try it out and see what happens
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Take some time to think about it
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2. In solving a problem: |
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Examine it in the light of my experience
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Collect data and test observations
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Experiment with various options
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Look for a theoretical explanation
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3. When seeking to understand, I like to: |
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Reflect on possibilities
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Seek connections that pull things together
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Try things out to see what happens
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Look for concrete examples
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4. My response to change is to: |
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Make a start and fix details later
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Discover whether it has been tried elsewhere
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Avoid first impressions
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Analyse how it fits with other ideas
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5. I prefer (work related) books that: |
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Provide an account of relevant events
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Excite me with new things to try
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Are thoughtful and in depth
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Provide a solid theoretical foundation
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6. When buying something new, I like to: |
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Ensure I understand the main points of its operation
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Read the instructions to see how it works
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Understand how it works the way it does
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Try it out
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7. I prefer to work by: |
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Pausing for thought first
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Following a procedure
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Starting with the theory and deducing practice
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Getting started and sorting out the details later
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8. I like to start a task by: |
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Listing what has to be done
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Thinking through the task and its objectives
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Understanding why it is important and how it connects with other tasks
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Roughing out a solution
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9. The word that describes me best is: |
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Orderly
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Thoughtful
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Intellectual
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Active
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