Today, there are many tools designed with the purpose of determining our personality or explaining our behavior. From Freud’s psychoanalysis to new neuroimaging techniques, there are many theories and studies whose purpose is to investigate our mind.
The Herrmann test of brain dominance It is based on the four quadrant model of the same author: Ned Herrmann. What part dominates your mind? Are you a more logical or emotional person? Find out everything in this Psychology-Online article about the Herrmann brain dominance test.
What is brain dominance and what does it consist of?
This theory proposed by the same Ned Herrmann, unites two previously created models: the model of the cerebral hemispheres (right and left hemisphere) and McLean’s triune model of the cortical and limbic brain. Ned Hermann describes four parts or quadrants into which the brain is divided:
- Left cortical area (A)
- Left limbic quadrant (B)
- Right limbic quadrant (C)
- Right cortical area (D)
Each quadrant processes a set of skills and abilities such as logic, emotion management or communication skills. According to brain dominance theory, You may have a more or less developed quadrant and that characteristic can determine much of your behavior.
The HDBI test
In order to determine which quadrant predominates in our mind, Ned Herrmann developed a test of 160 questions that showed the quadrant that best determined your abilities, thoughts and behaviors.
It is important to note that no one has developed just one quadrant, we all have some logic, creative thinking and emotions, what the HDBI questionnaire determines is the extent to which a quadrant can determine your personality.
We attach an image so that you better understand what cerebral dominance and the Herrmann test consist of:
The test of cerebral hemispheres or cerebral laterality?
First of all, it is important to comment that the HBDI is not a test of cerebral hemispheres or cerebral laterality; in this case, cerebral dominance is determined in the already known four parts or quadrants described by Herrmann. Next, we define what each quadrant consists of:
Quadrant A: the logical
A person whose processing is mainly left cortical will have a personality style and little emotional. They are known as “expert” people and are those individuals who excel in logic and mathematics tests.
Quadrant B: the organizer
The left limbic part of our brain system is responsible for carefully analyzing our environment, so if this area predominates in our brain processing, we will have a controlled mode of thinking, detailed and well organized.
Quadrant C: the emotional
Those people whose predominant quadrant is the right limbic will have an emotional, expressive and sensitive way of thinking. They are, who enjoy creating and maintaining interpersonal ties with others.
Quadrant D: the creative
The way of thinking of a person with the predominant right cortical quadrant is intuitive, integrative and very imaginative. They are and have a very rich inner world.
How to take the Herrmann HBDI test
Do you want to know which quadrant predominates in your brain? Below, we show you a small test of this HBDI brain dominance test. To do it, you just have to take a pen and paper and write down the option that best suits your personality.
Remember that, as it is an adaptation of the original scale, the results are indicative and you must go to a specialist to administer the original test.
Brain dominance test online test
When a good friend, partner or family member comes to me because they have a problem…
- I don’t worry if the problem is not considerably serious.
- I write you a list with possible solutions
- I hug that person and I feel very sorry for them.
- I invent a plan to help her
When studying before taking an exam…
- I really enjoy doing exercises to prepare for the exam
- I develop a study plan, combining rest with hours of concentration
- I get very nervous and feel very anxious, especially the day before
- I look for fun notes, I make drawings to remember and I develop techniques to remember names and dates
In a couple what I’m looking for is…
- A person with whom to share knowledge and wisdom
- I am looking for someone compatible with my personality, pleasant and that I consider attractive.
- Love and passion, I like to feel many emotions in my relationship
- Someone with whom to share adventures and new experiences
When I have a family argument…
- I don’t get too involved, I just observe how others behave
- I analyze how each member of the family behaves and try to act accordingly.
- I start to cry, I can’t stand seeing how my family fights, they are people I love very much.
- I look for the best way to calm the atmosphere and I invent some dynamics or games if necessary.
When I have a feeling or a hunch…
- I don’t usually have those kinds of feelings
- I think about why I feel it and try to find the most reasonable explanation for that feeling.
- I’m very happy, I love feeling how my mind is trying to tell me something
- I follow that hunch, I’m never wrong
My dream job would be…
- Mathematics, physics teacher or entrepreneur
- Administrative, accountant or manager
- Psychologist, journalist or social worker
- Architect, composer, writer, poet or designer
Interpretation of the cerebral dominance test
Once you answer all the questions, you must follow these simple instructions:
- Each answer scores according to the number that precedes it. For example, if in the first question, you have answered with statement number 2, you will have 2 points.
- You must add all the scores, the final value must range between 6 and 24 points.
Next, you can know which brain hemisphere predominates in your behavior:
From 1 to 6 points: predominant quadrant A (logical-mathematical)
From 6 to 12 points: predominant quadrant B (organized-analyst)
From 12 to 18 points: predominant quadrant C (emotional-sensitive)
From 18 to 24 points: predominant quadrant B (intuitive-imaginative)
This article is merely informative, at Psychology-Online we do not have the power to make a diagnosis or recommend a treatment. We invite you to go to a psychologist to treat your particular case.
References
- MacLean, Paul D. (1990). The triune brain in evolution: role in paleocerebral functions. New York: Plenum Press