Braverman Assessment

Part 1: Dominant Nature

Answer each question by choosing either true or false. At the end of each group (1-4), record only the
number of TRUE responses. Answer the questions in terms of how you feel most of the time, not just
today.

1A T F
Memory and Attention
I find it easy to process my thoughts. _____ _____
I concentrate effectively. _____ _____
I am a deep thinker. _____ _____
I am a quick thinker. _____ _____
I become distracted because I do so many tasks at once. _____ _____
I enjoy intense debate. _____ _____
I have good imagination. _____ _____
I tend to criticize and analyze my thoughts. _____ _____

Physical
I have a lot of energy most of the time. _____ _____
My blood pressure is often elevated. _____ _____
Sometimes in my life I have had episodes of extreme energy. _____ _____
I have insomnia. _____ _____
I find exercising invigorating. _____ _____
I don’t ordinarily need coffee to jump-start me in the morning. _____ _____
My veins are visible and tend to look as though they might pop out of my skin. _____ _____
I tend to have a high body temperature. _____ _____
I eat my lunch while I’m working. _____ _____
I engage in sexual intercourse any chance I get. _____ _____
I have a temper. _____ _____
I eat only to re-energize my body. _____ _____
I love action movies. _____ _____
Exercising makes me feel powerful. _____ _____

Personality
I am a very domineering individual. _____ _____
I sometimes don’t notice my feelings. _____ _____
I often have trouble listening to others because my own ideas dominate. _____ _____
I have been in many physical altercations. _____ _____
I tend to be future-oriented. _____ _____
I am sometimes speculative. _____ _____
Most people view me as thinking-oriented. _____ _____
I daydream and often fantasize. _____ _____
I like to read history and other nonfiction books. _____ _____
I admire ingenuity. _____ _____
I can be slow in identifying how many people can cause trouble. _____ _____
I don’t usually get tricked by people who say they need my help. _____ _____
Most people view me as innovative. _____ _____
People have thought I have had some strange ideas, but I can always explain
the basis for them rationally. _____ _____
I am often agitated or irritated. _____ _____
Little things make me anxious or upset. _____ _____
I have fantasies of unlimited power. _____ _____
I love spending money. _____ _____
I dominate others in my relationships. _____ _____
I am very hard on myself. _____ _____
I react aggressively to criticism, often becoming defensive in front of others. _____ _____

Character
Some individuals view me as tough minded. _____ _____
Most people view me as achievement-oriented. _____ _____
Some people say that I am irrational. _____ _____
I will do anything to reach a goal. _____ _____
I value a religious philosophy. _____ _____
Incompetence makes me angry. _____ _____
I have high standards for myself and for others. _____ _____

Total Number of True Responses ____________

2A
Memory and Attention
My memory is very strong. _____ _____
I am an excellent listener. _____ _____
I am good at remembering stories. _____ _____
I usually do not forget a face. _____ _____
I am very creative. _____ _____
I have an excellent attention span and rarely miss a thing. _____ _____
I have many good hunches. _____ _____
I notice everything going on around me. _____ _____
I have a good imagination. _____ _____

Physical
I tend to have a slow pulse. _____ _____
My body has excellent tone. _____ _____
I have a great figure/build. _____ _____
I have low cholesterol. _____ _____
When I eat, I love to experience the aromas and the beauty of food. _____ _____
I love yoga and stretching my muscles. _____ _____
During sex I am very sensual. _____ _____
I have had an eating disorder at some point in my life. _____ _____
I have tried many alternative remedies. _____ _____
Personality
I am a perpetual romantic _____ _____
I am in touch with my feelings _____ _____
I tend to make decisions based on hunches. _____ _____
I like to speculate _____ _____
Some people say I have my head in the clouds _____ _____
I love reading fiction _____ _____
I have a rich fantasy life. _____ _____
I am creative when solving people problems _____ _____
I am very expressive; I like to talk about what’s bothering me. _____ _____
I am buoyant. _____ _____
I believe that it is possible to have a mystical experience. _____ _____
I believe in being a soul mate. _____ _____
Sometimes the mystical can excite me. _____ _____
I tend to overreact to my body. _____ _____
I find it easy to change; I am not set in my ways. _____ _____
I am deeply in touch with my emotions. _____ _____
I tend to love someone one minute and hate him or her the next. _____ _____
I am flirtatious. _____ _____
I don’t mind spending money if it benefits my relationships. _____ _____
I tend to fantasize when I’m having sex. _____ _____
My relationships tend to be filled with romance. _____ _____
I love watching romantic movies. _____ _____
I take risks in my love life. _____ _____

Character
I foresee a better future. _____ _____
I am inspired to help other people. _____ _____
I believe that all things are possible, particularly for those who are devoted. _____ _____
I am good at creating harmony between people. _____ _____
Charity and Altruism come from the heart, and I have plenty of both. _____ _____
Others think of me as having visions. _____ _____
My thoughts on religion often change. _____ _____
I am an idealist, but not a perfectionist. _____ _____
I’m happy with someone who just treats me right. _____ _____

Total Number of True Responses ____________

3A
Memory and Attention
I have a stable attention span and can follow other people’s logic. _____ _____
I enjoy reading people more than books. _____ _____
I retain most of what I hear. _____ _____
I can remember facts people tell me. _____ _____
I learn from my experiences. _____ _____
I am good at remembering names. _____ _____
I can focus very well on tasks and people’s stories. _____ _____

Physical
I find it easy to relax. _____ _____
I am a calm person. _____ _____
I find it easy to fall asleep at night. _____ _____
I tend to have high physical endurance. _____ _____
I have low blood pressure. _____ _____
I do not have a family history of stroke. _____ _____
When it comes to sex, I am not very experimental _____ _____
I have little muscle tension. _____ _____
Caffeine has little effect on me. _____ _____
I take my time eating my meals. _____ _____
I sleep well. _____ _____
I don’t have many harmful food cravings such as sugar. _____ _____
Exercising is a regimented habit for me. _____ _____

Personality
I am not very adventurous. _____ _____
I do not have a temper. _____ _____
I have a lot of patience. _____ _____
I don’t enjoy philosophy. _____ _____
I love watching sitcoms about families. _____ _____
I dislike movies about other worlds or universe. _____ _____
I am not a risk taker. _____ _____
I keep past experiences in mind before I make decisions. _____ _____
I am a realistic person. _____ _____
I believe in closure. _____ _____
I like facts and details. _____ _____
When I make a decision, It’s permanent. _____ _____
I like to plan my day, week, month, etc. _____ _____
I collect things. _____ _____
I am a little sad. _____ _____
I’m afraid of confrontations and altercations. _____ _____
I save up a lot of money in the event of a crisis. _____ _____
I tend to create strong, lasting bonds with others. _____ _____
I am a stable pillar in people’s lives. _____ _____

Character
I believe in the adage “Early to bed, early to rise.” _____ _____
I believe in meeting deadlines. _____ _____
I try to please others the best I can. _____ _____
I am a perfectionist. _____ _____
I am good at maintaining long-lasting relationships. _____ _____
I pay attention to where my money goes. _____ _____
I believe that the world would be more peaceful if people would improve
their morals. _____ _____
I am very loyal and devoted to my loved ones. _____ _____
I have high ethical standards that I live by. _____ _____
I pay close attention to laws, principals, and policies. _____ _____
I believe in participating in service for the community. _____ _____

Total Number of True Responses ____________

4A
Memory and Attention
I can easily concentrate on manual labor tasks. _____ _____
I have a good visual memory. _____ _____
I am very perceptive. _____ _____
I am an impulsive thinker. _____ _____
I live in the here and now. _____ _____
I tend to say, “tell me the bottom line”. _____ _____
I am a slow book learner, but I learn easily from experience. _____ _____
I needs to experience something or work at it hands-on
in order to understand it. _____ _____

Physical
I sleep too much. _____ _____
When it comes to sex, I am very experimental. _____ _____
I have very low blood pressure. _____ _____
I am very action-oriented. _____ _____
I am handy around the house. _____ _____
I am very active outdoors. _____ _____
I engage in daring activities such as skydiving and motorcycle riding. _____ _____
I can solve problems spontaneously. _____ _____
I rarely have carbohydrate cravings. _____ _____
I usually grab a quick meal on the run. _____ _____
I’m not very consistent with my exercise routine; I may exercise daily
for three weeks and then skip it for a month. _____ _____

Personality
I live life in the immediate moment. _____ _____
I like to perform/entertain in public. _____ _____
I tend to gather facts in an unorganized manner. _____ _____
I am very flexible. _____ _____
I am a great negotiator. _____ _____
I often just like to “eat, drink, and be merry.” _____ _____
I am dramatic. _____ _____
I am very artistic. _____ _____
I am a good craftsman. _____ _____
I am a risk taker when it comes to sports. _____ _____
I believe in psychics. _____ _____
I can easily take advantage of others. _____ _____
I am cynical of others’ philosophies. _____ _____
I like to have fun. _____ _____
My favorite types of movies are horror flicks. _____ _____
I am fascinated with weapons. _____ _____
I rarely stick to a plan or agenda _____ _____
I have trouble remaining faithful. _____ _____
I am easily able to separate and move on when relationships with
loved ones end. _____ _____
I don’t pay much attention to how I spend my money. _____ _____
I have many frivolous relationships. _____ _____

Character
I always keep my options open in case something better comes up. _____ _____
I don’t like working hard for long periods of time. _____ _____
I believe things should have a function and purpose. _____ _____
I am optimistic. _____ _____
I live in the moment. _____ _____
I pray only when I’m in need of spiritual support. _____ _____
I don’t have particularly high morals and ethical values. _____ _____
I do what I want, when I want to. _____ _____
I don’t care about being perfect, I just live my life. _____ _____
Savings are for suckers. _____ _____

Part 2: Defining Deficiencies

Answer each question, true or false. At the end of each group, total and record only the number of true
responses. These questions are intended to address symptoms that you might be experiencing at this
time. Answer the questions in terms of how you feel right now. It does not matter how long you’ve been
experiencing these symptoms, or even if they occurred today for the first time.

1B T F
Memory and Attention
I have trouble paying consistent attention and concentrating. _____ _____
I need caffeine to wake up. _____ _____
I cannot think quickly enough. _____ _____
I do not have a good attention span. _____ _____
I have trouble getting through a task even when it is interesting to me. _____ _____
I am slow in learning new ideas. _____ _____

Physical
I crave sugar. _____ _____
I have decreased libido. _____ _____
I sleep too much. _____ _____
I have a history of alcohol or drug addiction. _____ _____
I have recently felt worn out for no apparent reason. _____ _____
I sometimes experience total exhaustion without even exerting myself. _____ _____
I have always battled weight problems. _____ _____
I have little motivation for sexual experiences. _____ _____
I have trouble getting out of bed in the morning. _____ _____
I have had a craving for cocaine, amphetamines, or ecstasy. _____ _____

Personality
I feel fine just following others. _____ _____
People seem to take advantage of me. _____ _____
I am feeling very down or depressed. _____ _____
People have told me I am too mellow. _____ _____
I have little urgency. _____ _____
I let people criticize me. _____ _____
I always look to others to lead me. _____ _____

Character
I have lost my reasoning skills. _____ _____
I can’t make good decisions. _____ _____

Total Number of True Responses ____________

Results
1A (total number of true responses) Dopamine nature ____________
2A Acetylcholine nature ____________
3A GABA nature ____________
4A Serotonin Nature ____________

2B
Memory and Attention
I lack imagination. _____ _____
I have difficulty remembering names when I first meet people. _____ _____
I have noticed that my memory ability is decreasing. _____ _____
My significant others tells me I don’t have romantic thoughts _____ _____
I can’t remember my friends’ birthdays. _____ _____
I have lost some of my creativity. _____ _____

Physical
I have insomnia. _____ _____
I have lost muscle tone. _____ _____
I don’t exercise anymore. _____ _____
I crave fatty foods. _____ _____
I have experimented with hallucinogens or other illicit drugs. _____ _____
I feel like my body is falling apart. _____ _____
I can’t breathe easily. _____ _____
Personality
I don’t feel joy very often. _____ _____
I feel despair _____ _____
I protect myself from being hurt by others by never telling much about myself. _____ _____
I find it more comfortable to do things alone rather than in a large group. _____ _____
Other people get angrier about bothersome things than I do. _____ _____
I give in easily and tend to be submissive. _____ _____
I rarely feel passionate about anything. _____ _____
I like routine. _____ _____

Character
I don’t care about anyone’s stories but mine. _____ _____
I don’t pay attention to people’s feelings. _____ _____
I don’t feel buoyant. _____ _____
I’m obsessed with my deficiencies. _____ _____

Total Number of True Responses ____________

3B
Memory and Attention
I find it difficult to concentrate because I’m nervous. _____ _____
I can’t remember phone numbers. _____ _____
I have trouble finding the right word. _____ _____
I have trouble remembering things when I am put on the spot. _____ _____
I know I am intelligent, but it is hard to show others. _____ _____
My ability to focus comes and goes. _____ _____
When I read, I find I have to go back over the same paragraph a few times
to absorb the information. _____ _____
I am a quick thinker but can’t always say what I mean. _____ _____

Physical
I feel shaky. _____ _____
I sometimes tremble. _____ _____
I have frequent backaches and/or headaches. _____ _____
I tend to have shortness of breath. _____ _____
I tend to have heart palpitations. _____ _____
I tend to have cold hands. _____ _____
I sometimes sweat too much. _____ _____
I am sometimes dizzy. _____ _____
I often have muscle tension. _____ _____
I tend to get butterflies in my stomach. _____ _____
I crave bitter foods. _____ _____
I am often nervous. _____ _____
I like yoga because it helps me to relax. _____ _____
I often feel fatigued even when I have had a good night’s sleep. _____ _____
I overeat. _____ _____
Personality
I have mood swings. _____ _____
I enjoy doing many things at one time, but I find it difficult to decide what
to do first. _____ _____
I tend to do things just because I think they’d be fun. _____ _____
When things are dull, I always try to introduce some excitement. _____ _____
I tend to be fickle, changing my mood and thoughts frequently. _____ _____
I tend to get overly excited about things. _____ _____
My impulses tend to get me into a lot of trouble. _____ _____
I tend to be theatrical and draw attention to myself. _____ _____
I speak my mind no matter what the reaction of others may be. _____ _____
I sometimes have fits of rage and then feel terribly guilty. _____ _____
I often tell lies to get out of trouble. _____ _____
I have always had less interest than the average person in sex. _____ _____

Character
I don’t pay by the rules anymore. _____ _____
I have lost many friends. _____ _____
I can’t sustain romantic relationships. _____ _____
I consider the law arbitrary and without reason. _____ _____
I now consider rules that I used to follow ridiculous. _____ _____

Total Number of True Responses ____________

4B
Memory and Attention
I am not very perceptive. _____ _____
I can’t remember things that I have seen in the past. _____ _____
I have a slow reaction time. _____ _____
I have a poor sense of direction. _____ _____

Physical
I have night sweats. _____ _____
I have insomnia. _____ _____
I tend to sleep in many different positions in order to feel comfortable. _____ _____
I always awake early in the morning. _____ _____
I can’t relax. _____ _____
I wake up at least two times per night. _____ _____
It is difficult for me to fall back asleep when I am awakened. _____ _____
I crave salt. _____ _____
I have less energy to exercise. _____ _____
I am sad. _____ _____

Personality
I have chronic anxiety. _____ _____
I am easily irritated. _____ _____
I have thoughts of self-destruction. _____ _____
I have had suicidal thoughts in my life. _____ _____
I tend to dwell on ideas too much. _____ _____
I am sometimes so structured that I become inflexible. _____ _____
My imagination takes over. _____ _____
Fear grips me. _____ _____

Character
I can’t stop thinking about the meaning of life. _____ _____
I no longer want to take risks. _____ _____
The lack of meaning in my life is painful to me. _____ _____

Total Number of True Responses ____________

Results
1B (total number of true responses) Dopamine nature ____________
2B Acetylcholine nature ____________
3B GABA nature ____________
4B Serotonin Nature ____________