Click on the button beneath each statement that indicates how the statement GENERALLY applies to you
in MOST situations. If the question has more than one part, both should be true for a "Yes" response.
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1. I'm very cerebral. Most would call me an intellectual.
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2. Sometimes, I can be cutting or sarcastic. I have to admit that I kind of get a kick out of exposing others ignorance.
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3. In general, I see people as demanding too much and giving back very little. I'd rather investigate then interact.
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4. I prefer to maintain emotional distance from people. I feel "jammed" when people try to invade my personal privacy.
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5. I tend to feel restrained and victimized by people's ignorance - one reason why I prefer to think on my own.
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6. I prefer not to become dependent upon anyone or anything. I'd rather do without than risk entrapment due to obligation.
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7. Because I'm so cerebral, I tend to feel awkward when it comes to emotional interactions.
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8. I tend to be observant and emotionally "detached". I can't let emotions get in the way of perceiving what's real.
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9. Emotional attachments are very draining to me. I need a lot of space and solitude for my studies.
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10. I have had very few close relationships. Those I have had usually revolve around having a mutual intellectual interest.
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11. I need to be able to think for myself. I've found too many flaws in other's logic to be able to trust in their findings.
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12. I prefer to have my priceless thoughts, time & freedom rather than people or acquisitions that will only be a burden to me.
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13. I subscribe to the philosophy "Never a lender nor borrower be." I like to remain detached and independent.
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14. People are sometimes amazed that I can think so clearly under pressure. Most get too bogged down with emotions to think.
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15. Because I'm so much in my mind, I tend not to spend too much time worrying about my personal appearance.
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16. I have a strong desire to remain a "free thinker" and live a self-directed life unrestricted by emotional intimates.
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17. Someday I hope to make great discoveries. I enjoy looking "outside the box" - considering "uncharted" or "alternative" territory.
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18. When I get involved in something, I want to know all about it. I like to become an expert in whatever it is that I study.
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19. As a child I was investigative and highly curious. You might have called me "The Little Professor".
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20. I feel called to be a "researcher" of things that intrigue me . For work, I aspire to investigate and explore subjects of fascination.
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