Systemizing quotient

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Read each of the following 60 statements very carefully and state how strongly you agree or disagree with it. When you've answered all the questions, press the 'Get score' button at the bottom to see your results.
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1. When I listen to a piece of music, I always notice the way it's structured.
2. I adhere to common superstitions.
3. I often make resolutions, but find it hard to stick to them.
4. I prefer to read non-fiction than fiction.
5. If I were buying a car, I would want to obtain specific information about the engine capacity.
6. When I look at a painting, I do not usually think about the technique involved in making it.
7. If there was a problem with the electrical wiring in my home, I'd be able to fix it myself.
8. When I have a dream, I find it difficult to remember precise details about the dream the next day.
9. When I watch a film, I prefer to be with a group of friends, rather than alone.
10. I am interested in learning about different religions.
11. I rarely read articles or Web pages about new technology.
12. I do not enjoy games that involve a high degree of strategy.
13. I am fascinated by how machines work.
14. I make a point of listening to the news each morning.
15. In maths, I am intrigued by the rules and patterns governing numbers.
16. I am bad about keeping in touch with old friends.
17. When I am relating a story, I often leave out details and just give the gist of what happened.
18. I find it difficult to understand instruction manuals for putting appliances together.
19. When I look at an animal, I like to know the precise species it belongs to.
20. If I were buying a computer, I would want to know the exact details about its hard drive and processor speed.
21. I enjoy participating in sport.
22. I try to avoid doing household chores if I can.
23. When I cook, I do not think about exactly how different methods and ingredients contribute to the final product.
24. I find it difficult to read and understand maps.
25. If I had a collection (e.g. CDs, coins, stamps), it would be highly organized.
26. When I look at a piece of furniture, I do not notice the details of how it was constructed.
27. The idea of engaging in 'risk-taking' activities appeals to me.
28. When I learn about historical events, I do not focus on exact dates.
29. When I read the newspaper, I am drawn to tables of information, such as football league scores or stock market indices.
30. When I learn a language, I become intrigued by its grammatical rules.
31. I find it difficult to learn my way around a new city.
32. I do not tend to watch science documentaries on television or read articles about science and nature.
33. If I were buying a stereo, I would want to know about its precise technical features.
34. I find it easy to grasp exactly how odds work in betting.
35. I am not very meticulous when I carry out DIY.
36. I find it easy to carry on a conversation with someone I've just met.
37. When I look at a building, I am curious about the precise way it was constructed.
38. When an election is being held, I am not interested in the results for each constituency.
39. When I lend someone money, I expect them to pay me back exactly what they owe me.
40. I find it difficult to understand information the bank sends me on different investment and saving systems.
41. When travelling by train, I often wonder exactly how the rail networks are coordinated.
42. When I buy a new appliance, I do not read the instruction manual very thoroughly.
43. If I were buying a camera, I would not look carefully into the quality of the lens.
44. When I read something, I always notice whether it is grammatically correct.
45. When I hear the weather forecast, I am not very interested in the meteorological patterns.
46. I often wonder what it would be like to be someone else.
47. I find it difficult to do two things at once.
48. When I look at a mountain, I think about precisely how it was formed.
49. I can easily visualize how the motorways in my region link up.
50. When I'm in a restaurant, I often have a hard time deciding what to order.
51. When I'm in a plane, I do not think about the aerodynamics.
52. I often forget the precise details of conversations I've had.
53. When I am walking in the country, I am curious about how the various kinds of trees differ.
54. After meeting someone just once or twice, I find it difficult to remember precisely what they look like.
55. I am interested in knowing the path a river takes from its source to the sea.
56. I do not read legal documents very carefully.
57. I am not interested in understanding how wireless communication works.
58. I am curious about life on other planets.
59. When I travel, I like to learn specific details about the culture of the place I am visiting.
60. I do not care to know the names of the plants I see.