Learning style

I got this test from Stephen Abrams' blog

Style Scores

Visual 6

Social 8

Physical 7

Aural 13

Verbal 18

Solitary 11

Logical 7

The verbal (linguistic) learning style

The verbal style involves both the written and spoken word. If you use this style, you find it easy to express yourself, both in writing and verbally. You love reading and writing. You like playing on the meaning or sound of words, such as in tongue twisters, rhymes, limericks and the like. You know the meaning of many words, and regularly make an effort to find the meaning of new words. You use these words, as well as phrases you have picked up recently, when talking to others.

Common pursuits
Pursuits that use the verbal style include public speaking, debating, politics, writing and journalism.

Common phrases
You may use phrases like these:

Tell me word for word…
Let’s talk later.
The word you’re looking for is…
I hear you but I’m not sure I agree.
Let me spell it out for you.
In other words…

Learning and techniques
If you are a verbal learner, try the techniques that involve speaking and writing. Find ways to incorporate more speaking and writing in techniques. For example, talk yourself through procedures in the simulator, or use recordings of your content for repetition.

Make the most of the word-based techniques such as assertions and scripting. Use rhyme and rhythm in your assertions where you can, and be sure to read important ones aloud. Set some key points to a familiar song, jingle or theme.

Mnemonics are your friends for recalling lists of information. Acronym mnemonics use words, focusing on the first letter of the word to make up another word or memorable sequence. You can also make up phrases using the items you want to memorize.

Scripting is also powerful for you. You don’t just have to write them down. Record your scripts using a tape or digital audio recorder (such as an MP3 player), and use it later for reviews.

When you read content aloud, make it dramatic and varied. Instead of using a monotone voice to go over a procedure, turn it into a lively and energetic speech worthy of the theatre. Not only does this help your recall, you get to practice your dramatic presence!

Try working with others and using role-playing to learn verbal exchanges such as negotiations, sales or radio calls.

I've italicized what I agree with and what I already do. Some of this doesn't really apply...oh, well.

Just for giggles:
The aural (auditory-musical-rhythmic) learning style [distant second in score]

If you use the aural style, you like to work with sound and music. You have a good sense of pitch and rhythm. You typically can sing, play a musical instrument, or identify the sounds of different instruments. Certain music invokes strong emotions. You notice the music playing in the background of movies, TV shows and other media. You often find yourself humming or tapping a song or jingle, or a theme or jingle pops into your head without prompting.

Common Pursuits
Some pursuits that use the aural style are playing, conducting, or composing music, and sound engineering (mixing and audiovisual work).

Common phrases
You may use phrases like these:

That sounds about right.
That rings a bell.
It’s coming through loud and clear.
Tune in to what I’m saying
Clear as a bell.
That’s music to my ears.

Learning and techniques
If you are an aural learner, use sound, rhyme, and music in your learning. Focus on using aural content in your association and visualization.

Use sound recordings to provide a background and help you get into visualizations. For example, use a recording of an aircraft engine running normally, playing loudly via a headset, to practice flight procedures. Use a recording of the sound of wind and water when visualizing sailing maneuvers. If you don’t have these recordings, consider creating them while next out training.

When creating mnemonics or acrostics, make the most of rhythm and rhyme, or set them to a jingle or part of a song.

Use the anchoring technique to recall various states that music invokes in you. If you have some particular music or song that makes you want to “take on the world,” play it back and anchor your emotions and state. When you need the boost, you can easily recall the state without needing the music.

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The visual (spatial) learning style [...which came in last]

If you use the visual style, you prefer using images, pictures, colors, and maps to organize information and communicate with others. You can easily visualize objects, plans and outcomes in your mind’s eye. You also have a good spatial sense, which gives you a good sense of direction. You can easily find your way around using maps, and you rarely get lost. When you walk out of an elevator, you instinctively know which way to turn.

The whiteboard is a best friend (or would be if you had access to one). You love drawing, scribbling and doodling, especially with colors. You typically have a good dress sense and color balance (although not always!).

Common pursuits
Some pursuits that make the most use of the visual style are visual art, architecture, photography, video or film, design, planning (especially strategic), and navigation.

Common phrases
You may use phrases like these:

Let’s look at it differently.
See how this works for you.
I can’t quite picture it.
Let’s draw a diagram or map.
I’d like to get a different perspective.
I never forget a face.

Learning techniques
If you are a visual learner, use images, pictures, color and other visual media to help you learn. Incorporate much imagery into your visualizations.

You may find that visualization comes easily to you. This also means that you may have to make your visualizations stand out more. This makes sure new material is obvious among all the other visual images you have floating around inside your head.

Use color, layout, and spatial organization in your associations, and use many “visual words” in your assertions. Examples include see, picture, perspective, visual, and map.

Use mind maps. Use color and pictures in place of text, wherever possible. If you don’t use the computer, make sure you have at least four different color pens.

Systems diagrams can help you visualize the links between parts of a system, for example major engine parts or the principle of sailing in equilibrium. Replace words with pictures, and use color to highlight major and minor links.

The visual journey or story technique helps you memorize content that isn’t easy to “see.” The visual story approach for memorizing procedures is a good example of this.

Peg words and events come easily to you, however you need to spend some time learning at least the first ten peg words. Afterwards, your ability to visualize helps you peg content quickly.

The swish technique for changing behaviors also works well for you, as it relies on visualization.

Yup, that's about right, I guess. I don't do much of this stuff.