Review Is the result similar to or different from what you might have expected?
Learn How does your profile of styles look? Did you have a strong preference for one style? For
more than
one?
Now read the characteristics which are suggested for each style.
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Activists tend to be open-minded and enthusiastic about new things. They will try anything
once and like to tackle problems by brainstorming. They are usually outgoing and like to be the
centre of attention. They are well
suited to working in projects, learning in groups and bouncing ideas off others. They may enjoy
role-playing but may find they need help concentrating on lectures, writing up projects and
analysing research.
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Reflectors like to stand back and think before they act. They are usually quiet; they like to look
at the big picture on any topic and are very ordered and thorough. They are keen on listening to
experts and doing background reading. They get a kick out of doing and using their own
research, but are
unlikely to be at their best when presenting ideas to a group.
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Theorists are analytical and love detail. They are hardworking perfectionists. They are the ones
who take a logical structured approach and are quick at pulling together odd bits of information.
They like lectures with plenty of theory and gathering views and opinions. Writing up notes and
doing analytical exercises is their thing. They do not react well to uncertainty or people being
flippant about serious issues.
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Pragmatists are very down-to-earth and keen to see if theories work in practice. They see
problems as a challenge and they are always sure there is a better way to do things. They enjoy
being shown ‘how to’ more than practising themselves. They are more tuned in to presenting
ideas in smaller groups, writing up projects and using research data. They are weaker on tackling
abstract ideas and background reading.