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Analytical vs. Intuitive Thinking Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Do you think things through—or go with your gut?

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.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. A hunch is useless unless it’s been confirmed with evidence.
Disagree
Agree
2. I usually do what feels right, even if it’s hard to explain why.
Disagree
Agree
3. Before I make a decision, I think carefully about what I want to achieve.
Disagree
Agree
4. If my “head” and my “heart” disagree, I follow my heart.
Disagree
Agree
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5. I feel better about my choices if I know that I’ve carefully considered every option.
Disagree
Agree
6. The right choice usually comes to me right away.
Disagree
Agree
7. My emotional reaction to something carries a lot of weight.
Disagree
Agree
8. I approach decisions in a systematic, step-by-step way.
Disagree
Agree
9. My gut feeling is right most of the time.
Disagree
Agree
10. I double-check facts and data before taking action.
Disagree
Agree
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11. Decisions don’t need to be “logical” to be correct.
Disagree
Agree
12. Overanalyzing a problem often makes me feel more confused.
Disagree
Agree
13. If asked, I could give clear, explainable reasons for most of my decisions.
Disagree
Agree
14. It makes me nervous when too many things are left to chance.
Disagree
Agree
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15. Trusting my instincts has usually worked out for me.
Disagree
Agree
16. I’ve had enough life experience to know what I need to do most of the time.
Disagree
Agree
17. I can always justify my decisions logically.
Disagree
Agree
18. If I have a hunch about something, I listen to it.
Disagree
Agree
19. Taking the time to analyze a problem is the only way to truly understand it.
Disagree
Agree
20. Important decisions should be based on logic, not feelings.
Disagree
Agree
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Who Is This Analytical vs. Intuitive Test For?

This test is for anyone interested in learning more about their thinking style and better understanding how they approach problems. It is intended for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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How to Get Help with an Analytical or Intuitive Thinking Style

If you are concerned about your decision-making tendencies and how they are affecting your life, talking to a therapist could help. Find a professional in your area in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

  • Betsch C. Preference for Intuition and Deliberation (PID).
  • Epstein S. et al. Individual differences in intuitive-experiential and analytical-rational thinking styles.
  • Scott, S. and Bruce, R. Decision-making style: The development and assessment of a new measure. 

 

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