Brain Profile Assessment

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NBI™ Brain Profile Summary

Based on your calculated scores below

L1 Left Cerebral DOMINANT

REALIST

Factual, critical, rational, logical. "The Bottom Line."

R1 Right Cerebral DOMINANT

STRATEGIST

Holistic, intuitive, integrating, visionary. "The Big Picture."

L2 Left Limbic DOMINANT

PRESERVER

Sequential, organized, planned, detailed. "The Details."

R2 Right Limbic DOMINANT

SOCIALIZER

Emotional, interpersonal, sensory. "The People."

About Neethling Brain Instruments (NBI): The NBI profile divides thinking preferences into four quadrants. Left Brain (L1/L2) focuses on logic and structure. Right Brain (R1/R2) focuses on intuition and people. High scores represent your "comfort zone."

Instructions: Please read the "SITUATION" given and choose only one profile.

No.	SITUATION	Option A	Option B	Option C	Option D
1	I learn best:	by looking at key points & summaries	by looking at chronological & well planned lessons with clear instructions & objectives	through fun, new & experimental methods of teaching	when I connect with the teacher
2	When problem solving I prefer to:	analyse the facts first	arrange and organize facts first	solve problems using "gut feeling" first	look at how it impacts people first
3	In meetings, I prefer to be:	logical	detailed	imaginative	people-focused
4	I prefer to:	gather all information	seek details & elaborations	look at new ideas and stimulating suggestions	share ideas
5	As a parent, I prefer to:	reach a decision quickly after factual analysis	validate through careful planning	test & push limits	gather feedback & get buy-in from others
6	I keep tab on:	insist my child focuses on the task at hand	be safety conscious to ensure that my child is protected	encourage my child to "try out" something new	encourage group activities & want my child to be a "joiner"
7	When playing, I prefer to:	performance & monitor and assess results	ensuring others follow procedures, rules and regulations	the future positioning of a project	reaching out to others in decision-making
8	The biggest complaint about myself is that I:	apply correct skills & techniques	ensure consistency of performance	handle the game in a unique way	enjoy the people "dynamics" & energy level
9	The biggest complaint about myself is that I:	am critical	am predictable	am not practical or grounded	hold grudges
10	I prefer:	anything with focus, preciseness & exactness	tried & tested methods	new ideas	to bring new insights into ideas
11	The question I often ask is:	What?	How?	Why?	Who?
12	When looking at an issue, I prefer to:	see facts clearly (with no emotions)	deal with facts chronologically	visualise the facts	have an intuitive feel for people involved
13	I prefer to:	research based on facts & analysis	evaluate all angles	apply intuition & take risks	be socially considerate
14	For me, the following act is the most important:	enforcing decision	timely & effective implementation	taking risk to fulfill business outcome	understanding group behaviour & utilizing feedback
15	I prefer to:	summarise and analyse	categorise & make checklist	mind map & visualize	verbalise & discuss with others
16	You prefer to place importance on the:	outcome	task	creative process	person/people
17	I get:	irritated with too many unnecessary details that distracts me from achieving outcome	upset by unplanned meetings, events & sudden request	bored easily	emotional when people & their concerns are not properly handled
18	In your relationship, I prefer:	being clear on what is "right" & "wrong" in a relationship	stable, long lasting relationship	to surprise your partner & like to be surprised by your partner	not to hide your affection or love
19	I prefer to:	stand firm on issues & have the last say	work with experienced & highly skilled employees	support new ideas & encourage alternative ways of doing things	communicate with team & reach consensus
20	Which one of these phrases best describes you?	"Do it my way"	"Always Look before You Leap"	"No Risk! No Gain!"	"Values, Feelings & People"
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		Option A	Option B	Option C	Option D