The Political Realist: post-modern Hobbesian views

On the advice of a civilian contract worker here on base, I took a left brain/ right brain test today. She gives the test to everyone who works around her so that she can judge how these people learn and how to handle them. I didn’t take the exact test that she administers, but I took a couple of others online. Not really what I wanted to learn.  Not only am I left-brain dominant–I’m extremely left-brain dominant. The last test I took, there were 18 questions. I answered all 18 as a left-brain dominant person.

Of course people do change though their lifetime in how they use their brains. But right now, I’m an ultra-leftist! Help…

Here’s what lefties are like:

Are you very organized? Do you believe that there is a right way and a wrong way to do everything? If so, you may be left-brain dominant.

Characteristics of Left Brain Students

• You probably work with a To-Do list
• You like to be the critic in class
• You’re good at math or science
• You are rational and logical
• Your research is precise and well-documented
• You set goals for yourself
• You can interpret information well
• Your room is orderly
• You can answer questions spontaneously
• You follow directions and you do read directions (unlike some people)
• You aren’t touchy-feely
• You can listen to a long lecture without losing patience
• You don’t let feelings get in your way
• You like action movies
• You read sitting up
• Your words are precise 

Your Classes

• In history class, you are able to remember dates and processes.
• In math class, you enjoy going through a long calculation.
• You like the order of science.
• In English class, you have a good understanding of grammar and sentence structure. 

Advice for Left Brain Students

• Study in a quiet room
• You can do math but get impatient trying to explain it to someone who struggles—so don’t volunteer to be a tutor unless you know you have the patience
• You like to lead in a study group, so go ahead and volunteer
• Join a debate team or academic competition
• Try to excel at the science fair. You can be a winner
• Take advantage of your skills in math and science
• Choose non-fiction reading
• You prefer factual questions and assignments, as opposed to open-ended questions
• You can organize your notes well, so you should
• Keep your room organized
• Don’t argue with the teacher too much
• Choose to do analytical essays
• Work alone when you have a choice. You get frustrated with others who “clown around”
• Avoid “free thinking” teachers if they confuse you
• Take more risks. Don’t be afraid to be creative 

You might be a finalist on Jeopardy some day!