What Is Your Brain Actually Good At?

By: Jennifer Post
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
What Is Your Brain Actually Good At?
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About This Quiz

Brains are weird. There's a shower thought on the internet that basically says that the brain is the only organ that got to name itself. Weird, right? As weird as brains are, you can't function without them. For a little science lesson, let's tap into the Bill Nye types of the world and figure out how the brain works. Each part of your brain is responsible for certain functions in your body, and while some have separate roles, they all need to work together to make things happen. Your brain controls everything from your heart rate right down to the mood you're in. It also makes you predetermined to be good at certain things over others. But why? Who knows? Well, some people probably know, but let's get back on track.

Without doing a brain scan, answering just 30 questions will give you insight into what your brain is actually good at. Maybe it's what you've thought all along or maybe you'll be completely shocked and discover a new hobby or interest. Have you ever not done something because you thought you wouldn't be good at it? Now's your chance to branch out and find out what your brain does best. Take the quiz now to find out!

What's the best way you can think of to relax?
Listening to good music
Reading a book
Doodling
Podcasts

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Was there anything you learned growing up that you were particularly interested in?
Psychology
Algebra
Photography
People

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Do you like doing puzzles even if they're hard to solve?
I at least have to try.
I can usually solve any puzzle.
It's so rewarding.
I'll do it if someone else wants to.

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When you want to get to know someone, like really know them, what do you do?
Ask a lot of questions
Just start a conversation and see where it goes
Try an activity and see if you both like it
Read their expressions

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Would you say you're a procrastinator?
I can be.
I do my best work at the last minute.
I have a long process.
Not at all

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Is one bookshelf enough to house your entire collection?
Most of my books are digital.
All good with one
Ha!
I need at least two.

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If something broke in your home, would you try and fix it yourself before shopping for something new?
Depends on what it is
Of course I would.
Definitely not
If it was something easy

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How do you handle your emotions when things just aren't going right in your life?
I can handle my emotions really well, I don't know how though.
Write out a list of all the things I'm grateful for
I channel them into something else.
Talk it out with friends

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Is fresh air the best cure for anything?
Fresh air and chocolate
I think a challenge is the best cure.
It sure is!
If it's warm out

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What do you honestly think it will take to save the planet?
Common sense
Maybe there's actually nothing wrong with the planet.
Intelligence
People in power who care

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This may seem like a weird question, but trust us! Do you put on your shirt or pants first when getting dressed in the morning?
Pants
Shirt I think?
I put on socks first.
I feel like it changes depending on my outfit.

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Are you an easily distracted person?
Not overall
I look for distractions.
When I'm focused, I'm unstoppable.
Only if I'm not into what I'm doing

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When you're sitting at your desk and that 3 p.m. hour hits, what do you do to perk yourself up?
Walk around
Drink coffee
Plan out the next day
Go chat with someone to reenergize myself

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Not that anyone really looks forward to standardized tests, but how were the SATs for you?
Annoying
They weren't hard, but if I didn't have to take them I wouldn't have.
There's a million things I would have rather been doing on a Saturday.
I get why they're necessary.

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Do you wash the dishes immediately following dinner or do you let them "soak"?
Wash them right away
Everything needs a good soak.
It changes day to day.
I have someone else do them.

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How old were you when you stopped making your mom schedule your doctor's appointments?
18
22
Too old
Around 26, begrudgingly

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If you wake up stressed in the middle of the night from a dream, how do you calm yourself down?
Tell myself everything is going to be OK
Turn on the TV
Imagine I'm on a beach or in a pool
Sing songs in my head

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How do you motivate yourself to get out of bed every day?
I know I have to.
Gotta make that money
I just want to.
Coffee

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If you weren't doing the job you're doing now, what would you do instead?
Life coach
A college professor
Be a dolphin trainer
Maybe be a doctor

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Where is the best place to belt out your favorite song?
Wherever I'm alone
Anywhere
In the car
In the shower

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If two of your friends were having an argument that didn't involve you, what would you do?
Stay out of it
Take sides
I have to know what's going on.
Let each one know I'm there if they need me

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Would you be a good pet parent?
The best!
Probably not
Maybe in a few years
If I had a bigger place

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When someone introduces themselves to you, do you commit their name to memory?
I try.
I forget immediately.
I'm good with names.
I repeat it to make sure I heard it right.

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Does the mystery or thriller genre appeal to you?
I love a good mystery.
The characters are always way too clueless.
If I'm in the right mood
They're hard for me to watch.

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Do you like to read a book before watching the movie version?
For the most part
Sometimes I don't have the patience for books.
Yes, but I don't always stick to that.
I actually prefer it the other way around.

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You've got a few extra hours on your hands. How are you spending them?
Working out maybe
Catching up on work
Just straight relaxing
With friends hopefully

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Are you the kind of person to start conversations with strangers?
Not long ones
I'm not known for that.
I'll talk to anyone!
If I need help with something

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Is your mind a cluttered place?
I don't think so.
I guess you could say that.
It's all compartmentalized.
At all times

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Was school enjoyable for you?
Not all the time
It really was.
More yes than no
It was exhausting.

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Does journaling help get all of your thoughts out of your head so you can process them?
I can see how it would, but I don't personally do it.
I don't keep a diary.
Absolutely!
I just talk thoughts out even if it's to myself.

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