What Kind of Problem Solver are you?
The following quiz is not designed to diagnose your problem solving style. The purpose of this tool is to learn about problem solving styles and to encourage you or others to see a doctor and/or a community resource if needed.
Answer true or false to the following questions.
1. I tackle my problems head on. TRUE FALSE
2. I give up easily. TRUE FALSE
3. I am patient and allow time for solutions to work. TRUE FALSE
4. I have so many problems to work on I usually don’t make progress. TRUE FALSE
5. I carefully research my problems and possible solutions. TRUE FALSE
6. I am usually not patient. TRUE FALSE
7. I usually have clear goals. TRUE FALSE
8. I try to solve my problems as quickly as I can. TRUE FALSE
9. I try to forsee and prevent problems. TRUE FALSE
10. I usually let other people solve my problems for me. TRUE FALSE
11. I am a creative problem solver and a positive thinker. TRUE FALSE
12. Problems have to get really bad before I deal with them. TRUE FALSE
13. I try new approaches when old ones don’t work. TRUE FALSE
14. Most of the time I don’t have a back-up plan. TRUE FALSE
15. I seek out and rely on good advice. TRUE FALSE
16. I’m not sure what my goals are. TRUE FALSE
17. I’m good at setting priorities and working on only one problem at a time. TRUE FALSE
18.I tend to focus on what’s wrong and why solutions won’t work. TRUE FALSE
19. I keep trying until I find a solution to my problems. TRUE FALSE
20. I usually don’t ask for help. TRUE FALSE.
Think about your answers. What do they say about your personality? What can you learn about how you deal with problems? Is there anything you could do to work through problems easier?