Don't you think those more tailored tests would measure proficiency rather than preference?
How would you test for preference? Open question.
Indeed but I would rather see proficiency measured than preference. I could state that I have a preference in visual learning given the questions
that they are stating in this test. But it could be completely different with the actual result in proficiency
if I could hardly do proper visualisation in the proficiency test. Proficiency overtakes preference in actual results.
or rather would see a combination of both. -> which would be far more interesting to understand the points you can work on for yourself.
Testing preference:
The test itself has a proper portion in regards to preference in the form of "do you often go with the beat of a musical tune?" - Never, Rarely, Often, Always.
That one is fine as you can put an extremity in there as well as a nuanced preferences. I never clicked Never, I rarely clicked Always in it.
With enough questions you'll sort out the highest preferences from this questionnaire.
That differs with the first portion of the test, the A/B type of questions in the form of "when you go free time, do you" A)Go outside to a party B) Stay inside and watch movies. This really depends on the situation / my mood / etc.
most people are ambivert, so these questions put too much bias in the end result. I would rather be inside but I also have a need for going out with friends or talking with people, but through these questions
this test it seems I'm very introverted. That's not the case. I have a preference for it, sure. But not the extreme sense.