The modality (learning channel preference) questionnaire reproduced here is by O’Brien (1985).

 

To complete, read each sentence carefully and consider if it applies to you.  On the line in front of each statement, indicate how often the sentence applies to you, according to the chart below.  Please respond to all questions.

 

 

1. Never applies to me.

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2. Sometimes applies to

me.

TOTAL

 

3. Often applies to me.

TOTAL

 

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SECTION ONE:

 

1.             _____I enjoy doodling and even my notes have lots of pictures and arrows in them. 2.  _____I remember something better if I write it down.

3.             _____I get lost or am late if someone tells me how to get to a new place, and I don’t write down the directions.

4.            _____When trying to remember someone’s telephone number, or something new like that, it helps me to get a picture of it in my mind.

5.            _____If I am taking a test, I can “see” the textbook page and where the answer is located.

6.            _____It helps me to look at the person while listening; it keeps me focused. 7.           _____Using flashcards helps me to retain material for tests.

8.            _____It’s hard for me to understand what a person is saying when there are people talking or playing music.

9.            _____It’s hard for me to understand a joke when someone tells me. 10.   _____It is better for me to get work done in a quiet place.

 

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