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Intuition

We are interested in how you make decisions and solve problems in your life. Read each of the following statements and rate the extent to which you would agree that that statement is true of you using the scale below. These items have no right or wrong answers; just respond based on what is true for you.
1.When tackling a new project, I concentrate on big ideas rather than the details. (HB)(Required.)
2.I trust my intuitions, especially in familiar situations. (I)(Required.)
3.I prefer to use my emotional hunches to deal with a problem, rather than thinking about it. (A)(Required.)
4.Familiar problems can often be solved intuitively. (I)(Required.)
5.It is better to break a problem into parts than to focus on the big picture. (R) (HB)b(Required.)
6.There is a logical justification for most of my intuitive judgments. (I)(Required.)
7.I rarely allow my emotional reactions to override logic. (R) (A)(Required.)
8.My approach to problem solving relies heavily on my past experience. (I)a(Required.)
9.I tend to use my heart as a guide for my actions. (A)(Required.)
10.My intuitions come to me very quickly. (I)(Required.)
11.I would rather think in terms of theories than facts. (HA)(Required.)
12.My intuitions are based on my experience. (I)(Required.)
13.I often make decisions based on my gut feelings, even when the decision is contrary to objective information. (A)(Required.)
14.When working on a complex problem or decision I tend to focus on the details and lose sight of the big picture. (R) (HB)(Required.)
15.When making decisions, I value my feelings and hunches just as much as I value facts. (A)a(Required.)
16.I believe in trusting my hunches. (A)(Required.)
17.When I have experience or knowledge about a problem, I trust my intuitions. (I)a(Required.)
18.I prefer concrete facts over abstract theories. (R) (HA)(Required.)
19.When making a quick decision in my area of expertise, I can justify the decision logically. (I)(Required.)
20.I generally don’t depend on my feelings to help me make decisions. (R) (A)(Required.)
21.I’ve had enough experience to know what I need to do most of the time without trying to figure it out from scratch every time. (I)a(Required.)
22.If I have to, I can usually give reasons for my intuitions. (I)(Required.)
23.I prefer to follow my head rather than my heart. (R) (A)(Required.)
24.I enjoy thinking in abstract terms. (HA)(Required.)
25.I rarely trust my intuition in my area of expertise. (R) (I)a(Required.)
26.I try to keep in mind the big picture when working on a complex problem. (HB)(Required.)
27.When I make intuitive decisions, I can usually explain the logic behind my decision. (I)(Required.)
28.It is foolish to base important decisions on feelings. (R) (A)(Required.)
29.I am a “big picture” person. (HB)(Required.)
30.What is your name?
31.Are you male or female?
32.What is your age?