Friday, May 9

How male or female is your brain?

   "They just can't help it"
      < http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/feature/story/0,13026,937913,00.html >

   "What kind of brain do you have? There really are big differences between
    the male and female brain, says Simon Baron-Cohen."

   The author has written a book ("The Essential Difference") to explain 
   his theory.

   "How male or female is your brain?" - Take the tests
      < http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/news/page/0,12983,937443,00.html >

   There are two components in the theory, Empathy Quotient (EQ) and Systemising
   Quotient (SQ). The relationship between these two numbers is used to
   determine what type of brain you have: male, female or balanced.

   Two questionnaires are provided to help you work out your EQ and SQ.
   Interactive versions of the questionnaires (Flash required) are provided:
     EQ  < http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/flash/page/0,13249,937836,00.html >
     SQ  < http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/flash/page/0,13249,937835,00.html >

   Non-interactive versions are also available, but you have to work out your
   scores manually:
     EQ  < http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/table/0,13235,937442,00.html >
     SQ  < http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/table/0,13235,937441,00.html >

   Each quiz has 60 questions.

   My scores:
     EQ = 43 (slightly above average for a male)
     SQ = 48 (above average)

   To find out your brain type, use the instructions on this page:
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