What is my Learning Style by Maria L. Conner

When I try to concentrate...

• A.

  I grow distracted by Clutter, and I notice things around me other people don't notice.

• B.

  I get distracted by sounds, and I attempt to control the amount and type of noise around me.

• C.

  I become distracted by commotion, and I tend to retreat inside myself.

When I visualize.........

• A.

  I see vivid, detailed pictures in my thoughts.

• B.

  I think in voices and sounds

• C.

  I see images in my thoughts that involve movement

When I talk with others...

• A.

  I find it difficult to listen for very long.

• B.

  I enjoy listening, or I get impatient to talk myself

• C.

  I communicate with my hands or feel compelled to move around when I talk.

When I contact People....

• A.

  I prefer face-to-face meetings or video Conferencing.

• B.

  I prefer speaking by telephone for serious conversations.

• C.

  I prefer to interact while walking or participating in some activity.

When I see an acquaintance...

• A.

  I forget names but remember faces, and I tend to replay where we met originally.

• B.

  I know people's names and I can usually quote something we have discussed.

• C.

  I remember what we did together, and I may almost feel our time together.

When I relax...

• A.

  I prefer to watch TV, view a movie, or visit an exhibit.

• B.

  I listen to music, the radio, read, or talk to with a friend.

• C.

  I play sports, make crafts, or build something with my hands.

When I read fiction...

• A.

  I like descriptive examples and I may pause to imagine the scene.

• B.

  I enjoy the narrative most and I can almost hear the characters talk.

• C.

  I prefer action-oriented stories, yet I do not often read for pleasure.

When I spell...

• A.

  I envision the word in my mind or imagine what the word looks like when written.

• B.

  I sound out the word, sometimes aloud, and tend to recall rules about letter order.

• C.

  I get a feel for the Word by writing it out or pretending to type it.

When I do something new...

• A.

  I seek out demonstrations, pictures, or diagrams.

• B.

  I want verbal and written instructions, or to talk it over with someone else.

• C.

  I jump right in to try it, keep trying, and try different approaches.

When I assemble an object...

• A.

  I look at the picture or a video first and then, maybe read the instructions.

• B.

  I read the instructions, or I talk aloud as I work.

• C.

  I usually ignore the instructions and figure it out as I go along.