Cognitive

Thinking Type Test: Humanitarian or Technical Mind

The thinking type test reveals not only your dominant mindset: Humanitarian, Technical, or Analytical. It also determines the development level of each of the four basic thinking types: subject-action, visual-imaginative, verbal-logical, abstract-symbolic, as well as creativity.

questions
40
Time
15 min
Method
Thinking Type (Rezapkina)
Rating
4.8
Thinking Type Test [Humanitarian, Technical, Analytical]

What you'll learn

Your dominant thinking type: humanitarian, technical, or analytical

Development level of subject-action thinking

Development level of imaginative and symbolic thinking

Your creativity and creative potential level

Personalized recommendations for cognitive skill development

Key facts

40
Questions
5
Thinking Types
~15 min
Completion Time
5+
Research Papers

History & development

1967

J. Guilford created the Structure of Intellect model

1983

H. Gardner proposed the Multiple Intelligences theory

1985

R. Sternberg developed the Triarchic Theory

2005

G.V. Rezapkina created the 'Thinking Type' methodology

About the methodology

The 'Thinking Type' methodology was developed by Russian psychologist G.V. Rezapkina for career guidance purposes and is based on cognitive style classification.

It identifies five main thinking types, each responsible for a specific way of processing information. The theoretical foundation includes Howard Gardner's work on multiple intelligences (1983), Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence (1985), and Joy Guilford's structure of intellect model (1967).

The test has undergone psychometric validation and is widely used in educational institutions and career guidance centers.

Scientific references

Frequently asked questions

What does this test measure?

The test measures five basic thinking types: subject-action, abstract-symbolic, verbal-logical, visual-imaginative, and creative. The results reveal your cognitive profile.

What thinking types exist?

There are four basic thinking types: subject (hands-on), imaginative (visualization), verbal (text-based), symbolic (number-based), plus creativity as a fifth component.

What is a humanitarian, technical, and analytical thinker?

A humanitarian excels in imaginative and verbal-logical thinking. A technical thinker is strong in subject-action and symbolic thinking. An analyst predominates in verbal and symbolic thinking.

Can other thinking types be developed?

Yes, all thinking types can be trained. Regular exercises and targeted practice help develop any cognitive style. Test results will guide you on what to focus on.

How scientific is this test?

The test is based on Rezapkina's methodology supported by works of Gardner, Sternberg, and Guilford. The method has been psychometrically validated and is used in career guidance.

Instructions

Rate each statement on a scale from 'Strongly Disagree' to 'Strongly Agree'. Answer honestly based on your real experience, not on desired results. There are no right or wrong answers.

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