Q Test
Writing by aj@lecraic on Thursday, 29 of May , 2008 at 10:26 pm
So, what way did you draw the Q?
Here’s the extract from Quirkology which reveals what it says about you.
“Are you a good liar? Most people think that they are, but in reality there are big differences in how well we can pull the wool over the eyes of others. There is a very simple test that can help determine your ability to lie. Using the first finger of your dominant hand, draw a capital letter Q on your forehead.
Some people draw the letter Q in such a way that they themselves can read it. That is, they place the tail of the Q on the right-hand side of their forehead. Other people draw the letter in a way that can be read by someone facing them, with the tail of the Q on the left side of their forehead. This quick test provides a rough measure of a concept known as “self-monitoring”. High self-monitors tend to draw the letter Q in a way in which it could be seen by someone facing them. Low self-monitors tend to draw the letter Q in a way in which it could be read by themselves.
High self-monitors tend to be concerned with how other people see them. They are happy being the centre of attention, can easily adapt their behaviour to suit the situation in which they find themselves, and are skilled at manipulating the way in which others see them. As a result, they tend to be good at lying. In contrast, low self-monitors come across as being the “same person” in different situations. Their behaviour is guided more by their inner feelings and values, and they are less aware of their impact on those around them. They also tend to lie less in life, and so not be so skilled at deceit.”
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Comment by Grannymar
Made Friday, 30 of May , 2008 at 11:15 am
So GM is a low self-monitor!
What you see is what you get… sorry about the wrinkles!
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Made Friday, 30 of May , 2008 at 11:42 am
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Comment by Eileen
Made Friday, 30 of May , 2008 at 12:03 pm
Right eye Q-tailed…not a liar but being ‘the same person’ in every situation hardly bodes well for an exciting life!
Comment by aj@lecraic
Made Friday, 30 of May , 2008 at 12:15 pm
ah, but you can be exciting and consistent and genuine at the same time 
Comment by Deborah
Made Friday, 30 of May , 2008 at 2:03 pm
I couldn’t decide, logically I wanted to go left, but my finger wanted to go right. Hmmm. I’m very good at poker, if that says anything, but I like to think it’s less due to bluffing and more because I only play with men and they generally have this view that women can’t play poker. I like to use that view then convince them otherwise!
Comment by krodnoc
Made Friday, 30 of May , 2008 at 4:45 pm
The only thing it says for sure about you is what way you like to draw the letter Q on your forehead. Anything else you get from it is questionable.
Comment by Will Knott
Made Friday, 30 of May , 2008 at 6:17 pm
According to that result, I should be in politics. I wonder if I can spin too?
Comment by aj@lecraic
Made Friday, 30 of May , 2008 at 8:21 pm
Excellent strategy Deborah! I can’t even play poker.
Ooh, just had a thought Will. I wonder if a survey of our TD’s was done, what way would they draw their q’s
Comment by Will Knott
Made Friday, 30 of May , 2008 at 8:24 pm
Well you could ask them, but getting a primary school child and a video camera to do the asking would get you a better result… especially if they are canvassing in your area
Comment by aj@lecraic
Made Friday, 30 of May , 2008 at 8:34 pm
Ah no, a politician will do anything for a vote the right way
Comment by aj@lecraic
Made Friday, 30 of May , 2008 at 8:43 pm
@krodnoc - it’s just a rough measure of the ’self monitoring’ concept and there was a published study on the test in the Journal of of Personality and Social Psychology - only they did it with an E. Don’t know the results of that study though.
