Home > Valid Assessment Valid Assessment The Validated Mind Research LabValidated Operating SystemWelcome to the VALID assessmentChoose an option below to begin or resume with your access code.Take assessmentConfirm access codeResume with your access codeResume with codeWe’ll guide you through the questions one at a time.Access code: 6BM5EEMHCopyLet’s get startedWe’ll use this to personalize your report.Your access code: 6BM5EEMHNameEmailWhen time is tight, I decide based on what feels most important to me.Time: 00:001Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI sometimes doubt decisions even after making them.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicWhen I have an important choice to make, I look for established guidelines or best practices.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI make most decisions without much self-reflection.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicWhen facing a major decision, I start by clarifying what outcome would feel most meaningful.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicWhen decisions must be made quickly, I fall back on what I can prove.Time: 00:001Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI trust my instincts when I’m unsure.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicUnder pressure, I rely heavily on my instincts and past experience.Time: 00:001Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicTo make sure you're paying attention, select 'Somewhat Characteristic' for this statement.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicIn urgent situations, I defer to established authority or policy.Time: 00:001Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicIn high-pressure situations, I look to others for guidance or consensus.Time: 00:001Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicWhen I need to decide something significant, I first think about who else has dealt with this.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicIf I can’t explain a decision clearly, I don’t fully trust it.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicIf a decision feels consistent with what I’ve learned through experience, I trust it.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI understand which kinds of evidence I trust most.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI trust recommendations from people I respect when making decisions.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicWhen a big decision comes up, I reflect on similar situations I’ve experienced.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI trust decisions more when they are supported by recognized experts or authorities.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI trust decisions more when they align with my personal experience.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI tend to question decisions that feel too subjective.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI struggle when I’m making a decision that others don’t agree with.Time: 00:001Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicIf something feels aligned with my personal goals, I trust it more.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI resist decisions that don’t fit how things are normally done in our environment.Time: 00:001Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI rely on what has worked for me in the past when deciding what to do next.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI recognize when I’m seeking validation instead of truth.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI prefer to test or pilot an idea before fully committing to it.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI prefer to follow structured processes when making decisions.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI prefer decisions that reduce uncertainty, even if they take longer.Time: 00:001Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI often use my gut instincts to guide important decisions.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI often reconsider decisions when new evidence appears.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI often notice when my emotions are influencing my decision-making.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI often ask myself, “What do I really want?” before deciding.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI never make mistakes when making important decisions.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicWhen facing an important choice, I start by gathering facts and data.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI make decisions quickly, even if I’m missing information.Time: 00:001Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI make better decisions when I have time to think things through.Time: 00:001Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI always read each question carefully before answering.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI look for data from multiple sources before deciding.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI judge decisions by measurable outcomes and results.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI get frustrated when others make decisions without sufficient evidence.Time: 00:001Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI find myself thinking, “I’ve seen this before,” when others bring up new ideas.Time: 00:001Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI feel uncomfortable making decisions without enough data to support them.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI feel tension when I’m expected to choose something that doesn’t align with what I want.Time: 00:001Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI feel more confident when my decisions match what others consider acceptable.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI feel more confident in decisions that align with established rules or expectations.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI feel confident when I have a clear structure to follow.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI feel confident when a decision aligns with what matters to me.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI feel confident making decisions under uncertainty.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI feel comfortable making decisions even when others disagree.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI evaluate decisions partly based on how others respond to them.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI dislike decisions that feel forced or rushed.Time: 00:001Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI can usually explain why I made a decision.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI can tell when I’m trying to justify a decision after I’ve already made it.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI can identify when I’m leaning too heavily on one type of validation.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI believe most decisions should be backed by evidence.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI believe emotional clarity is part of making good decisions.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI am aware of my decision-making blind spots.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI am always open to changing my mind when presented with new evidence.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicI always consider all possible perspectives before making a decision.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicBefore committing to a decision, I look for proof that it will work.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat Characteristic7Very CharacteristicA decision feels right when it aligns with what I want most.1Not Very Characteristic2Somewhat Uncharacteristic3Slightly Uncharacteristic4Neutral5Slightly Characteristic6Somewhat 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