Hemispheric Dominance Inventory – HDI

When you walk into a theater, classroom, or auditorium (assuming no other factors), which side do you prefer? (a) Right, (b) Left

When taking a test, which style of questions do you prefer? (a) Objective (true/false, multiple choice, matching), (b) Subjective (discussion)

Do you often have hunches? (a) Yes, (b) No

When you have hunches, do you follow them? (a) Yes, (b) No

Do you have a place for everything and keep everything in its place? (a) Yes, (b) No

When learning a dance step, is it easier for you to: (a) Learn by imitating the teacher and getting the feel of the music, (b) Learn the sequence of movements and talk your way through the steps

Do you like to move your furniture several times a year, or do you prefer to keep the same arrangement? (a) Keep the same arrangement, (b) Move the furniture

Can you tell approximately how much time passed without a watch? (a) Yes, (b) No

Speaking in strictly relative terms, is it easier for you to understand: (a) Algebra, (b) Geometry

Is it easier for you to remember people's names or to remember people's faces? (a) Names, (b) Faces

When given the topic 'school,' would you prefer to express your feelings through drawings or writing? (a) Drawing, (b) Writing

When someone is talking to you, do you respond to the word meaning, or do you respond to the person's word pitch and feelings? (a) Word meaning (what is said), (b) Word pitch and feeling (how it is said)

When speaking, do you use few gestures, or do you use many gestures? (a) Few gestures (very seldom use hands), (b) Many gestures (often use hands)

Your desk or where you work is: (a) Neat and organized, (b) Cluttered with stuff that you might need

Is it easier for you to read for main ideas or to read for specific details? (a) Main ideas, (b) Specific details

Do you do your best thinking sitting erect or lying down? (a) Sitting erect, (b) Lying down

Do you feel more comfortable saying/doing humorous things or saying/doing well-reasoned things? (a) Humorous things, (b) Well-reasoned things

In math: (a) You can explain how you got the answer, (b) You can get the answer but cannot explain how