Hemisphere Dominance Inventory

Are you always running late for appointments? Yes Right No Left

When taking a test, do you prefer that questions be Objective (true false, multiple choice, matching) Left Subjective (discussion or essay) Right

When making decisions You go with your gut feeling – what you feel is right Right You carefully weigh each option Left

When relating an event to a friend You go straight to the main point and then fill in details Right You tell many details before telling the conclusion Left

Do you have a place for everything and everything is in its place? Yes Left No Right

When faced with a major change in life, you are Excited Right Terrified Left

Your work style is like this You concentrate on one task at a time until it is complete. Left You usually juggle several things at once. Right

Can you tell approximately how much time has passed without a watch? Yes Left No Right

Which is easier for you to understand? Algebra Left Geometry Right

Which is easier for you to remember? People’s names Left People’s faces Right

When learning a new piece of equipment You jump in and wing it – manuals are a last resort. Right Carefully read instruction manual before beginning. Left

When someone is speaking, do you respond to What is being said (words) Left How it is being said (tone, tempo, volume, emotion) Right

When speaking, do you use few or many gestures? (Do you talk with your hands?) Few – very seldom use hands when you talk Left Many – couldn’t talk with your hands tied Right

What is your desk, work area, or bedroom like? Neat and organized Left Cluttered with stuff that you might need Right

When asked your opinion, you Immediately say what’s on your mind – often foot in mouth Right Think before you speak Left

How do you do your best thinking? Sitting at your desk Left Walking around or lying down Right

When reading a magazine, do you Jump in wherever looks most interesting Right Start at page one and read in sequential order Left

When you’re shopping and see something you want to buy You save up until you have the money Left You charge it Right

If you were hanging a picture on a wall, you Carefully measure to be sure it is centered and straight. Left Put it where it looks right and it if necessary. Right