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Rate how well each of the sentences below apply to you.
5 = very strongly 4 = strongly 3 = somewhat 2 = only a little 1 = not at all
People and real things interest me more than ideas or feelings. I like dealing with facts and details. I prefer to be logical about things. I like to keep to a schedule. I am hard to get to know. I tend to notice what is going on behind the surface. It is better to go with the heart than with the brain. I like frequent changes in my life. I am energized by being with people. I am a realistic person. I consider myself objective. I like to plan things carefully. I am a rather deep person. Some say I have my head in the clouds. I am more interested in "who" than "why." I am a curious person. I love interaction with others. I prefer to deal with the here and now. I often base my decisions on principles. I am a decisive person. I like reflecting on life. I am rather idealistic. Persuasion always works better than force. I like surprises. I have many friends and acquaintances. I am a practical person. Sometimes one needs to be firm with others. I am always punctual. I like having just a few close relationships. I tend to look toward the future. I strive for harmony among people. I enjoy novelty and variety. I am a sociable person. I tend to be concrete and literal. I like to figure out why things happen. It is important to me to stay on task. Being with people drains me. Inspiration is very important to me. I am always sympathetic to others. I take a leisurely approach to life. Some might say I am a bit shallow. I am down to earth. Justice is more important than mercy. I am neat and orderly. I like being by myself. I often go by hunches. I prefer to deal with feelings rather than logic. I am very flexible. I am easy to get to know. I tend to take things at face value. I believe people don't use their brains enough. I like to be in control. I prefer to deal with ideas and feelings. I prefer getting an overall sense of what's going on. Compassion is my highest ideal. I am a spontaneous person.
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