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Tori Abbott
PSYC 101-4002: Introduction to Psychology
Dr. Crista Moore Murray
25 September 2024
Learning Styles Personal Assessment and Reflection Paper
After completing the learning style assessment, I discovered that I am primarily a visual
learner, with 50% of my learning style being visual, and the remaining 50% divided equally
between auditory and tactile learning. These results did not surprise me, as I have always found
that I absorb information best when I can see it clearly, whether it’s through diagrams, charts, or
notes. Reflecting on the other learning styles and comparing them to my own has given me a
deeper understanding of how different learning methods work, especially when considered
alongside the concepts we've been studying in our textbook on learning and conditioning.
The assessment itself made me more conscious of how I process information. Being
labeled a "visual learner" felt very natural to me, as I tend to organize and understand ideas better
when they are presented visually. For example, when studying concepts in class or preparing for
projects, I often use diagrams, flowcharts, or written notes to help solidify my understanding. I
also tend to rely on color-coding, especially when I’m working on complex topics. Seeing things
laid out in an organized manner helps me retain and recall the information more effectively.
While the visual learning result was predictable, the 25% auditory and 25% tactile results
surprised me slightly. I have never felt that I learn particularly well through listening alone or
through hands-on methods. However, when I think more deeply, I realize that I do tend to learn
through verbal explanation at times, particularly when I read aloud or engage in discussion with
others. Similarly, although tactile learning isn’t my strongest suit, I often find that hands-on
Tori Abbott
PSYC 101-4002: Introduction to Psychology
Dr. Crista Moore Murray
25 September 2024
Learning Styles Personal Assessment and Reflection Paper
After completing the learning style assessment, I discovered that I am primarily a visual
learner, with 50% of my learning style being visual, and the remaining 50% divided equally
between auditory and tactile learning. These results did not surprise me, as I have always found
that I absorb information best when I can see it clearly, whether it’s through diagrams, charts, or
notes. Reflecting on the other learning styles and comparing them to my own has given me a
deeper understanding of how different learning methods work, especially when considered
alongside the concepts we've been studying in our textbook on learning and conditioning.
The assessment itself made me more conscious of how I process information. Being
labeled a "visual learner" felt very natural to me, as I tend to organize and understand ideas better
when they are presented visually. For example, when studying concepts in class or preparing for
projects, I often use diagrams, flowcharts, or written notes to help solidify my understanding. I
also tend to rely on color-coding, especially when I’m working on complex topics. Seeing things
laid out in an organized manner helps me retain and recall the information more effectively.
While the visual learning result was predictable, the 25% auditory and 25% tactile results
surprised me slightly. I have never felt that I learn particularly well through listening alone or
through hands-on methods. However, when I think more deeply, I realize that I do tend to learn
through verbal explanation at times, particularly when I read aloud or engage in discussion with
others. Similarly, although tactile learning isn’t my strongest suit, I often find that hands-on
