Lesson 5.5: Brain Dominance Theory Flashcards
order of quadrants
A | D
B | C
analytical thinking
quadrant A
sequential thinking
quadrant B
interpersonal thinking
quadrant C
imaginative thinking
quadrant D
logical
quadrant A
factual
quadrant A
critical
quadrant A
technical
quadrant A
quantitative
quadrant A
abstract
quadrant A
impersonal
quadrant A
conservative
quadrant B
structured
quadrant B
organized
quadrant B
detailed
quadrant B
planned
quadrant B
emotional
quadrant C
spiritual
quadrant Cf
feeling
quadrant C
sensory
quadrant C
kinesthetic
quadrant C
visual
quadrant D
holistic
quadrant D
intuitive
quadrant D
innovative
quadrant D
conceptual
quadrant D
Collecting data, listening to informational lectures, reading textbooks, judging ideas based on facts, criteria, and logical reasoning
preferred activities of quadrant A
Following directions, repetitive detailed homework problems, time management and schedules, planning and organizing
preferred activities of quadrant B
Listening to and sharing Ideas, looking for personal meaning, sensory Input, teamwork, win-win situations
preferred activities of quadrant C
Looking at the big picture, taking initiative, simulations (“what if” questions), visual aids, appreciate beauty of a problem, brainstorming, visionary
preferred activities of quadrant D
Technical or financial information, theories, charts and graphs, formal approach, data heavy content
quadrant A responds well to
Agendas, goals and objectives, simple graphs and presentations, stickler for time, step-by-step procedures before concluding
quadrant B responds well to
Creative and free flowing activities, experiential activities like music and art, people-centered activities and discussions
quadrant C responds well to
Fun activities, humor, future oriented activities, experimentation, thought provoking and challenging situations, visuals
quadrant D responds well to
Too focused, may miss synergistic opportunities, favors individual vs. group work, tends to place facts over people, problems with delegating
vulnerabilities of quadrant A
Reluctant to changes, tends to miss the big picture, does not appreciate innovative ideas, avoids dynamic situations
vulnerabilities of quadrant B
Dislike for routine and structured activities, tendency to be impulsive and emotional, often misses out on details
vulnerabilities of quadrant C
Can be impractical, tend to overlook details, may tend to procrastinate especially if they do not like what they are doing like repetitive tasks, difficulty in prioritizing
vulnerabilities of quadrant D
CEO of technical organizations, stock market broker, chemist, computer programmer, finance manager
typical occupations of quadrant A
technical manager, operations manager, bookkeeper, drill sergeant, supervisory nurse, construction engineer
typical occupations of quadrant B
Marketing, sales, real estate, elementary school teacher, social worker, counselor, secretary
typical occupations of quadrant C
Artist, entertainer, musician, entrepreneur, strategic planner, creative writer, film director
typical occupations of quadrant D
analyzes data
quadrant A
down-to-earth
quadrant A
critical
quadrant A
logical thinker
quadrant A
understands money
quadrant A
works with number
quadrant A
vivid imagination
quadrant D
explores
quadrant D
curious
quadrant D
experiments
quadrant D
flexible
quadrant D
conceptualizes
quadrant D
uses visuals to learn
quadrant D
risk-taker
quadrant D
get things done
quadrant B
submits on time
quadrant B
creates procedures
quadrant B
plans and organizes
quadrant B
neat and organized
quadrant B
reliable in getting things done
quadrant B
tactile
quadrant C
sensitive
quadrant C
emotional
quadrant C
sociable
quadrant C
expressive
quadrant C
shares knowledge
quadrant C
uses physical environment
quadrant C