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HBDI
Understanding the
Herrmann Brain Dominance Profile®
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Quadrant:
Preference Code:
Adjective Pairs:
Profile Score:
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A
B
C
D
1
1
2
2
9
8
4
3
111
87
35
48
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HERRMANN BRAIN DOMINANCE INSTRUMENT
DATA SUMMARY
Name:
Occupation:
PROFILE SCORES
PREFERENCE CODE
ADJECTIVE PAIRS
(distribution of 24 points)
Gender:
GROUP
Date:
COLUMN A
UPPER LEFT
COLUMN B
LOWER LEFT
COLUMN C
LOWER RIGHT
COLUMN D
UPPER RIGHT
111
87
35
48
1
1
2
2
9
8
4
3
KEY DESCRIPTORS
X = selected
* = most descriptive
Factual
Quantitative
Critical
Rational
Mathematical
Logical
Analytical
x
*
x
Conservative
Controlled
Sequential
Detailed
Dominant
Speaker
Reader
WORK ELEMENTS
(5 =most, 1=least)
Analytical
Technical
Problem Solving
Financial
4
5
5
2
Organization
Planning
Administrative
Implementation
x
x
x
x
4
2
1
5
Emotional
Musical
Spiritual
Symbolic
Intuitive
Talker
Reader
Teaching
Writing
Expressing
Interpersonal
Imaginative
Artistic
Intuitive
Holistic
Synthesizer
Simultaneous
Spatial
5
4
3
3
Integration
Conceptualizing
Creative
Innovating
x
2
4
3
3
Adolescent Education
Education Focus
Occupation
Hobbies
HAND DOMINANCE
ENERGY LEVEL
Right/
some left
primary right
x
day
x
mixed
equal
none
MOTION SICKNESS
INTROVERT/EXTROVERT
(self-placement)
left/
some right
primary left
night
some
frequent
x
extroverted
introverted
x
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Quadrant:
A
B
C
D
Preference Code:
Adjective Pairs:
Profile Score:
1
1
2
2
9
8
4
3
111
87
35
48
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Quadrant:
Preference Code:
Adjective Pairs:
Profile Score:
A
1
B
1
C
2
D
2
9
8
4
3
111
87
35
48
1=Primary preference STRONG
2=Secondary preference MEDIUM
3=Tertiary preference LOW
Profile Scores
Adjective Pairs
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Quadrant:
Preference Code:
Adjective Pairs:
Profile Score:
A
1
B
1
C
2
D
2
9
8
4
3
111
87
35
48
24 Points distributed across the quadrants.
Look for your highest points-that is your “back57%
up” style or style under stress.
Profile Scores
Adjective Pairs
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Quadrant:
Preference Code:
Adjective Pairs:
Profile Score:
A
1
B
1
C
2
D
2
9
8
4
3
111
87
35
48
Profile Score=Total for each quadrant
forming the basis for your profile.
Profile Scores
Adjective Pairs
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UPPER MODE
57%
LEFT MODE
70%
30%
RIGHT MODE
43%
Profile Scores
LOWER MODE
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COLUMN A
UPPER LEFT
COLUMN B
LOWER LEFT
COLUMN C
LOWER RIGHT
COLUMN D
UPPER RIGHT
111
87
35
48
PREFERENCE CODE
1
1
2
2
ADJECTIVE PAIRS
9
8
4
3
PROFILE SCORES
(distribution of 24 points)
KEY DESCRIPTORS
X = selected
* = most descriptive
WORK ELEMENTS
(5 =most, 1=least)
Factual
Quantitative
Critical
Rational
Mathematical
Logical
Analytical
X
X
*
X
Conservative
Controlled
Sequential
Detailed
Dominant
Speaker
Reader
Analytical
Technical
Problem Solving
Financial
4
5
5
2
Organization
Planning
Administrative
Implementation
4
2
1
5
X
Emotional
Musical
Spiritual
Symbolic
Intuitive
Talker
Reader
X
X
Teaching
Writing
Expressing
Interpersonal
Imaginative
Artistic
Intuitive
Holistic
Synthesizer
Simultaneous
Spatial
5
4
3
3
Integration
Conceptualizing
Creative
Innovating
X
2
4
3
3
Adolescent Education
Education Focus
Occupation
Hobbies
HAND DOMINANCE
ENERGY LEVEL
Right/
some left
primary right
X
day
X
MOTION SICKNESS
introverted
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left/
some right
equal
none
INTROVERT/EXTROVERT
mixed
primary left
night
some
frequent
X
extroverted
X
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COLUMN A
UPPER LEFT
COLUMN B
LOWER LEFT
COLUMN C
LOWER RIGHT
COLUMN D
UPPER RIGHT
111
87
35
48
PREFERENCE CODE
1
1
2
2
ADJECTIVE PAIRS
9
8
4
3
PROFILE SCORES
(distribution of 24 points)
KEY DESCRIPTORS
X = selected
* = most descriptive
WORK ELEMENTS
(5 =most, 1=least)
Factual
Quantitative
Critical
Rational
Mathematical
Logical
Analytical
X
X
*
X
Conservative
Controlled
Sequential
Detailed
Dominant
Speaker
Reader
Analytical
Technical
Problem Solving
Financial
4
5
5
2
Organization
Planning
Administrative
Implementation
4
2
1
5
X
Emotional
Musical
Spiritual
Symbolic
Intuitive
Talker
Reader
X
X
Teaching
Writing
Expressing
Interpersonal
Imaginative
Artistic
Intuitive
Holistic
Synthesizer
Simultaneous
Spatial
5
4
3
3
Integration
Conceptualizing
Creative
Innovating
X
2
4
3
3
Adolescent Education
Education Focus
Occupation
Hobbies
HAND DOMINANCE
ENERGY LEVEL
Right/
some left
primary right
X
day
X
MOTION SICKNESS
introverted
Understanding the HBDI®
left/
some right
equal
none
INTROVERT/EXTROVERT
mixed
primary left
night
some
frequent
X
extroverted
X
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COLUMN A
UPPER LEFT
COLUMN B
LOWER LEFT
COLUMN C
LOWER RIGHT
COLUMN D
UPPER RIGHT
111
87
35
48
PREFERENCE CODE
1
1
2
2
ADJECTIVE PAIRS
9
8
4
3
PROFILE SCORES
(distribution of 24 points)
KEY DESCRIPTORS
X = selected
* = most descriptive
WORK ELEMENTS
(5 =most, 1=least)
Factual
Quantitative
Critical
Rational
Mathematical
Logical
Analytical
X
X
*
X
Conservative
Controlled
Sequential
Detailed
Dominant
Speaker
Reader
Analytical
Technical
Problem Solving
Financial
4
5
5
2
Organization
Planning
Administrative
Implementation
4
2
1
5
X
Emotional
Musical
Spiritual
Symbolic
Intuitive
Talker
Reader
X
X
Teaching
Writing
Expressing
Interpersonal
Imaginative
Artistic
Intuitive
Holistic
Synthesizer
Simultaneous
Spatial
5
4
3
3
Integration
Conceptualizing
Creative
Innovating
X
2
4
3
3
Adolescent Education
Education Focus
Occupation
Hobbies
HAND DOMINANCE
ENERGY LEVEL
Right/
some left
primary right
X
day
X
MOTION SICKNESS
introverted
Understanding the HBDI®
left/
some right
equal
none
INTROVERT/EXTROVERT
mixed
primary left
night
some
frequent
X
extroverted
X
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COLUMN A
UPPER LEFT
COLUMN B
LOWER LEFT
COLUMN C
LOWER RIGHT
COLUMN D
UPPER RIGHT
111
87
35
48
PREFERENCE CODE
1
1
2
2
ADJECTIVE PAIRS
9
8
4
3
PROFILE SCORES
(distribution of 24 points)
KEY DESCRIPTORS
X = selected
* = most descriptive
WORK ELEMENTS
(5 =most, 1=least)
Factual
Quantitative
Critical
Rational
Mathematical
Logical
Analytical
X
X
*
X
Conservative
Controlled
Sequential
Detailed
Dominant
Speaker
Reader
Analytical
Technical
Problem Solving
Financial
4
5
5
2
Organization
Planning
Administrative
Implementation
4
2
1
5
X
Emotional
Musical
Spiritual
Symbolic
Intuitive
Talker
Reader
X
X
Teaching
Writing
Expressing
Interpersonal
Imaginative
Artistic
Intuitive
Holistic
Synthesizer
Simultaneous
Spatial
5
4
3
3
Integration
Conceptualizing
Creative
Innovating
X
2
4
3
3
Adolescent Education
Education Focus
Occupation
Hobbies
HAND DOMINANCE
ENERGY LEVEL
Right/
some left
primary right
X
day
X
MOTION SICKNESS
introverted
Understanding the HBDI®
left/
some right
equal
none
INTROVERT/EXTROVERT
mixed
primary left
night
some
frequent
X
extroverted
X
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COLUMN A
UPPER LEFT
COLUMN B
LOWER LEFT
COLUMN C
LOWER RIGHT
COLUMN D
UPPER RIGHT
111
87
35
48
PREFERENCE CODE
1
1
2
2
ADJECTIVE PAIRS
9
8
4
3
PROFILE SCORES
(distribution of 24 points)
KEY DESCRIPTORS
X = selected
* = most descriptive
WORK ELEMENTS
(5 =most, 1=least)
Factual
Quantitative
Critical
Rational
Mathematical
Logical
Analytical
X
X
*
X
Conservative
Controlled
Sequential
Detailed
Dominant
Speaker
Reader
Analytical
Technical
Problem Solving
Financial
4
5
5
2
Organization
Planning
Administrative
Implementation
4
2
1
5
X
Emotional
Musical
Spiritual
Symbolic
Intuitive
Talker
Reader
X
X
Teaching
Writing
Expressing
Interpersonal
Imaginative
Artistic
Intuitive
Holistic
Synthesizer
Simultaneous
Spatial
5
4
3
3
Integration
Conceptualizing
Creative
Innovating
X
2
4
3
3
Adolescent Education
Education Focus
Occupation
Hobbies
HAND DOMINANCE
ENERGY LEVEL
Right/
some left
primary right
X
day
X
MOTION SICKNESS
introverted
Understanding the HBDI®
left/
some right
equal
none
INTROVERT/EXTROVERT
mixed
primary left
night
some
frequent
X
extroverted
X
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COLUMN A
UPPER LEFT
COLUMN B
LOWER LEFT
COLUMN C
LOWER RIGHT
COLUMN D
UPPER RIGHT
111
87
35
48
PREFERENCE CODE
1
1
2
2
ADJECTIVE PAIRS
9
8
4
3
PROFILE SCORES
(distribution of 24 points)
KEY DESCRIPTORS
X = selected
* = most descriptive
WORK ELEMENTS
(5 =most, 1=least)
Factual
Quantitative
Critical
Rational
Mathematical
Logical
Analytical
X
X
*
X
Conservative
Controlled
Sequential
Detailed
Dominant
Speaker
Reader
Analytical
Technical
Problem Solving
Financial
4
5
5
2
Organization
Planning
Administrative
Implementation
4
2
1
5
X
Emotional
Musical
Spiritual
Symbolic
Intuitive
Talker
Reader
X
X
Teaching
Writing
Expressing
Interpersonal
Imaginative
Artistic
Intuitive
Holistic
Synthesizer
Simultaneous
Spatial
5
4
3
3
Integration
Conceptualizing
Creative
Innovating
X
2
4
3
3
Adolescent Education
Education Focus
Occupation
Hobbies
HAND DOMINANCE
ENERGY LEVEL
Right/
some left
primary right
X
day
X
MOTION SICKNESS
introverted
Understanding the HBDI®
left/
some right
equal
none
INTROVERT/EXTROVERT
mixed
primary left
night
some
frequent
X
extroverted
X
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COLUMN A
UPPER LEFT
COLUMN B
LOWER LEFT
COLUMN C
LOWER RIGHT
COLUMN D
UPPER RIGHT
111
87
35
48
PREFERENCE CODE
1
1
2
2
ADJECTIVE PAIRS
9
8
4
3
PROFILE SCORES
(distribution of 24 points)
KEY DESCRIPTORS
X = selected
* = most descriptive
WORK ELEMENTS
(5 =most, 1=least)
Factual
Quantitative
Critical
Rational
Mathematical
Logical
Analytical
X
X
*
X
Conservative
Controlled
Sequential
Detailed
Dominant
Speaker
Reader
Analytical
Technical
Problem Solving
Financial
4
5
5
2
Organization
Planning
Administrative
Implementation
4
2
1
5
X
Emotional
Musical
Spiritual
Symbolic
Intuitive
Talker
Reader
X
X
Teaching
Writing
Expressing
Interpersonal
Imaginative
Artistic
Intuitive
Holistic
Synthesizer
Simultaneous
Spatial
5
4
3
3
Integration
Conceptualizing
Creative
Innovating
X
2
4
3
3
Adolescent Education
Education Focus
Occupation
Hobbies
HAND DOMINANCE
ENERGY LEVEL
Right/
some left
primary right
X
day
X
MOTION SICKNESS
introverted
Understanding the HBDI®
left/
some right
equal
none
INTROVERT/EXTROVERT
mixed
primary left
night
some
frequent
X
extroverted
X
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COLUMN A
UPPER LEFT
COLUMN B
LOWER LEFT
COLUMN C
LOWER RIGHT
COLUMN D
UPPER RIGHT
111
87
35
48
PREFERENCE CODE
1
1
2
2
ADJECTIVE PAIRS
9
8
4
3
PROFILE SCORES
(distribution of 24 points)
KEY DESCRIPTORS
X = selected
* = most descriptive
WORK ELEMENTS
(5 =most, 1=least)
Factual
Quantitative
Critical
Rational
Mathematical
Logical
Analytical
X
X
*
X
Conservative
Controlled
Sequential
Detailed
Dominant
Speaker
Reader
Analytical
Technical
Problem Solving
Financial
4
5
5
2
Organization
Planning
Administrative
Implementation
4
2
1
5
X
Emotional
Musical
Spiritual
Symbolic
Intuitive
Talker
Reader
X
X
Teaching
Writing
Expressing
Interpersonal
Imaginative
Artistic
Intuitive
Holistic
Synthesizer
Simultaneous
Spatial
5
4
3
3
Integration
Conceptualizing
Creative
Innovating
X
2
4
3
3
Adolescent Education
Education Focus
Occupation
Hobbies
HAND DOMINANCE
ENERGY LEVEL
Right/
some left
primary right
X
day
X
MOTION SICKNESS
introverted
Understanding the HBDI®
left/
some right
equal
none
INTROVERT/EXTROVERT
mixed
primary left
night
some
frequent
X
extroverted
X
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