Logical thinking test for children and adults. An unusual test to test logical thinking

Logic tests may be of interest to those who want to find out the depth of their own logical thinking, explore their way of thinking and, of course, determine the level of their logical abilities.

And here the most interesting thing is revealed - not everyone is able to “correctly” pass these same logical tests. That is why this instruction appeared on the use of tests to determine logical thinking, as well as unique tips for passing them.

How to pass logic tests

In such a matter as passing logical tests, it is important to remember that an excessively long delay on one task is a sign that something is wrong with logical thinking or, alternatively, with the willingness to pass logical tests.

Most of the tasks in extensive test collections, such as G. Eysenck, can be solved quickly, if you show even a little persistence. It should be remembered that the further from the beginning, the more difficult the tasks.

In addition, for the information of perfectionists, no one is able to complete all the tasks in half an hour. But every will solve at least some of them.

The answer to the task can be numerical, alphabetic or verbal. Sometimes there are several options, sometimes you need to give an exact answer. You shouldn’t write at random, but if some idea still glimmers on the horizon of your consciousness, it’s better to write it down, so to speak, just in case.

The test does not contain tricky questions, but it will not hurt to consider several ways to solve the problem presented to you, in the form of a problem. Before you begin, you should delve into the essence of the proposed task and make sure that you understand it correctly, otherwise you can only waste time by going down the wrong path, solving something that is not exactly what is in front of you.

However, as elsewhere, there are pitfalls here, hidden, however, not in the tasks themselves, but in internal factors related to general psychology rather than formal logic.

The influence of giftedness on logical thinking

This is talent, and as you know, it can be different - I’d like to add liquid and gaseous, but let’s not talk about that.

Different in the sense that similar people, people with giftedness in some area may even be not entirely interesting solve problems of a certain type.

Yes, yes, strange as it may be, this also happens - we know, we have observed it! his/her intelligence, which means there is a catch here somewhere. Well, it can’t be that easy!..

In addition, gifted people should be perceived in conjunction and unity of the categories “I want” and “I can”. Because, psychologically, of course, any of these factors can cause you to talk.

2 types of behavior of children with giftedness during testing

There are instrumental and motivational aspects. Instrumental lies in the elaboration of the methods of its activity. And motivational characterizes both the attitude of the subject to the world as a whole, and to some specific part of it... As well as to his own activities.

TO instrumental aspect applies:

• Any specific strategies of action, activity and decisions that are capable of providing their own, special, and therefore specifically for him, high-quality productivity in passing the test.

That is, if in the middle of a test someone starts laughing, this does not mean that he is hysterical; perhaps he has some strange associations associated with such tasks and questions that can help him in this matter.

• Individualism in the style of activity, expressed in the desire to do everything in one’s own way.

This can turn out to be nothing, or some kind of own method for solving the same theorems. But the main thing here is to be able to convey to others that “your own method” is not a mistake.
And then there are cases when, due to a non-standard decision, with the correct answer, the entire action is crossed out and declared incorrect, regardless of the answer. The truth here is that the point lies in the fact that sometimes teachers, known to the whole world, find it necessary to understand the strange paths laid by others.

• If you are a test taker, in general, someone who is taking a test, and are able to structure everything acquired about the task, and knowledge in general, in such a way, then, undoubtedly, you will see the subject being studied in the system.

And this is already something capable of providing quite a bit of help, in extreme cases, psychological support in the form of confidence that everything will work out for you, coming from the knowledge that you have similar... oddly enough, knowledge. Here “I know that I don’t know anything” won’t work. Here such a philosophy will most likely show lack of confidence in one’s own abilities.

• There are also special types-paces of learning, consisting of both a high pace and ease of assimilation of information, and slower understanding, however, with it, sufficient changes in the structure of knowledge, ideas or skills are possible.

However, it should be understood that broad erudition can slow down the speed of problem solving. Here the problem lies either in the unsystematic nature of knowledge and the inability of the subject to connect them into one, or in the inability to choose any option, despite the apparent equivalence-probability, scrolled through the consciousness of answers. It also happens that the task question is formulated in such a way that the test taker finds another possible correct answer not provided for by the formal test. But this also happens!.. It’s rare, of course, but it’s worth taking it into account.

Let's move on to motivational aspects behavior of gifted children, both large (adults) and small (those who are really children). And they are characterized by the following signs:

• Increased sensitivity to any aspects of reality (all sorts of signs, both their own special, almost NLP anchors, and generally accepted ones, sounds, colors, technical devices, plants, etc.), or to certain forms of one’s own activity.

• A large share of immersion in a certain topic.

• Increased need for knowledge. Taking it to the point of absurdity, I won’t start the task until I’ve read the entire test.

• Rejection of the standard nature of the task and preference for any paradoxes.

• Increased self-criticism while striving for good, most complete fulfillment, a sort of “” or “Mr. Ideal”.

All this can both slow down and facilitate the decision...

Examples of logical graphics tests

And now a bonus for those who read to the end the article about logic tests, but did not solve the problem in the very first picture, where the logic test for preschoolers is located.

9/10 of their 5-6 year old children completed the task with flying colors. The bus heads to the left, as the doors are not visible. For some reason, it seems to me that even half of the current confused adult population will not be able to solve this children’s logic problem at once...

These are the tests they sometimes give during interviews...
It was explained to me that if a person answers all 12 questions correctly, it is chocolate, not an employee.
Less than 6 - this person generally has trouble with logic.

Logical thinking test.

1. Some snails are mountains. All mountains love cats. So that's it
snails love cats.
a) correct
b) wrong

2. All crocodiles can fly. All giants are crocodiles.
This means that all giants can fly.
a) correct
b) wrong

3. Some cabbage heads are steam locomotives. Some locomotives play on
piano.
This means that some cabbage heads play the piano.
a) correct
b) wrong

4. Two glades are never alike. Pine and spruce trees look
exactly the same. This means that pine and spruce trees are not two clearings.
a) correct
b) wrong

5. No person can become president if he has a red nose.
All people have a red nose. This means that none of the people can become
president.
a) correct
b) wrong

6. All the crows collect pictures. Some art collectors sit in
birdcage. So, some crows are sitting in a birdcage.
a) correct
b) wrong

7. Only bad people cheat or steal. Katya is good.
a) Katya is cheating
b) Katya steals
c) Katya doesn’t steal
d) Katya deceives and steals

8. All sparrows cannot fly. All sparrows have legs.
a) sparrows cannot fly without legs
b) some sparrows have no legs
c) all sparrows that have legs cannot fly
d) sparrows cannot fly because they have legs
e) sparrows cannot fly and they have no legs
e) none of the above

9. Some people are Europeans. Europeans have three legs.
a) people with two legs are not Europeans
b) Europeans, who are human, sometimes have three legs
c) Europeans with two legs are sometimes human
d) There are no non-European people with three legs
e) People have three legs because they are Europeans

10. Flowers are green animals. Flowers drink vodka.
a) all green animals drink vodka
b) all green animals are flowers
c) some green animals drink vodka
d) Green animals don’t drink vodka
e) green animals are not flowers
e) none of the above

11. Each square is round. All squares are red.
a) there are squares with red corners
b) there are squares with round corners
c) there are round red corners
d) corners and squares - round and red
e) none of the above

12. Good bosses fall from the sky. Bad bosses can sing.
a) Bad bosses fall from the sky.
b) Good bosses who can fly can sing.
c) some bad bosses cannot sing.
d) some good bosses are bad because they can sing.
e) none of the above

P.S. I ended up with 8 correct answers))

Correct answers - see below
1b
2a
3b
4a
5a
6b
7v
8v
9a
10v
11d
12d

The mood now is Once again I feel with my hand across the emptiness...

Those who want to understand the level of their own abilities can take a test that reveals a tendency towards logical thinking. This type of mental activity is important for every person, because it determines not only the harmonious development of the individual, but also professional qualities.

Who benefits from taking the test?

Testing should be carried out regularly to understand how logical thinking is developing. There are methods for testing the level of logical thinking for children, adolescents and adults. The main results that the logical thinking test gives:

• understanding weaknesses in mental activity;
• degree of development of abstract thinking;
• ability to work with templates and algorithms.

Modern employers include a similar check at the stage of selecting a new employee. The test becomes especially popular in the case of searching for creative and non-standard workers, which can be seen even by the incorrect answers to the question form.

Test for children on the level of logic development

The tests below can be administered before school or in primary school. Their main task is to identify whether the child is able to correctly build connections between these objects. By comparing the results with the answers given, you can understand what additional exercises should be given to children for training. Questions:

The answers may not necessarily coincide with those presented, so a specialist should check them for consistency:

• no, he is lying down;
• no, the tram runs on rails;
• yes, if you glue them together;
• maybe if the puck hits the stands;
• yes, if the car is stationary;
• stone, because it is heavier;
• when jumping with a parachute;
• it melted;
• so that they are not visible to predators in the snow;
• yes, aquatic;
• on skis.

More than 8 correct answers indicate that the child has a normal level of logic development, and 11–12 indicate high intellectual potential.

Adult check

The main task of the test is to check how correctly the conclusions are drawn.

2 – a.

5 – all answers are incorrect.

7 – all answers are incorrect.

Otherwise, the test taker receives one point if the answer is correct. The distribution of grades by level of logical thinking looks like this:

7 points – logical thinking is excellently developed;

5–6 points – the level of logic is very good;

3–4 points – it’s worth working on the development of logic, there is a chance of success;

0–2 points – logical thinking is undeveloped. You need to work on this so as not to create erroneous conclusions.

By doing simple exercises, after 2-3 weeks you can take the test again and make sure that success will not keep you waiting!

Reading strengthens neural connections:

They can be simple tasks when, for example, there is a sequence of figures with an increasing number of vertices, that is, a triangle, square or rhombus and so on, and the answer is a geometric figure with the required number of vertices. However, it is possible that within one figure there are several other smaller objects, and they alternate in a certain sequence.

Where are logic tests found?

Such tasks are often used to test intellectual ability, and many job seekers have encountered an IQ test when applying for a job, even if employers did not call it that. More precisely, candidates solved problems inherent in IQ, and not the entire test.

When solving abstract logical problems, the intellect is used to the maximum, because it is necessary to find the connection between a set of circles, stars, and all sorts of lines extremely quickly. The person who solved this test best is not necessarily smarter than others, he is simply able to quickly process incomprehensible, previously unknown information, and find a solution based on it. Such abilities are important for all professions, but companies place special emphasis on sales managers, sales managers, marketers, etc.

We can almost certainly say that the applicant will meet in companies in the FMCG sector, that is, in large corporations that produce consumer goods. Procter&Gamble, Unilver, Mars, and other well-known companies with revenues of tens of billions of dollars require their employees to be able to process unknown data, and do it quickly, and find the right answers.

Of course, attentiveness tests when hiring are also used by domestic employers, most often when recruiting sales representatives, managers for the sale of wholesale products, etc.

In general, there is only one piece of advice for preparing for testing - you need to devote some time to solving problems, but there are some nuances.

Training fast visual coverage. Since the time for a task is usually limited to one minute, it is necessary to leave as many seconds as possible for analysis, so it is advisable to review the test with figures as quickly as possible when applying for a job. It is not necessary to use logic tests; you can practice on anything: remember signs on the way to work, faces, clothes of people you meet, etc.

"Identification". The key to successfully solving a problem is finding the principle used, because when the relationship between changes in the figures is found, it costs nothing to choose the correct one for the answer. However, finding addiction is the hardest part. Unlike the previous point, it is not the visualization that is important here, but the logical component, so you should train logic using any means. Available logic tests can be used.

"Repeatability". Of course, the “Geometric Figures” job application test includes many tasks, and there is no point in learning them by heart, but if you solve dozens or hundreds of such problems in advance, it will be easier for the applicant during the real test. The main thing is that the available examples be varied, and the person understands on what principle the tasks are composed and how the sequences are built.

"Abstraction". A variety of abstract figures, both from painting and from “jokes”, of which there are many on the Internet, will help in preparation. It is important to teach the brain to recognize other information hidden under a layer, and such experience and skill can only be acquired through constant practice.

Collectionsfrom the Internet. Ever since Russians, Ukrainians, and Belarusians encountered newfangled Western-style tests, examples of such tasks have appeared on the Internet. Usually these were single tasks that applicants wrote down from memory, but later specialized collections appeared that presented up-to-date information. Before purchasing test books, you should study reviews about them, as sometimes sellers are cunning and give outdated examples or tasks that are much simpler than those found in interviews.

In principle, before testing, or more precisely, before applying for a vacancy, the applicant must study everything there is about this company, especially in terms of selection and testing. There are specialized forums, where “colleagues” share their successes or failures, it doesn’t matter, the main thing is that you can learn unique information.

Geometric tests when applying for a job are quite difficult for an unprepared person, even if he is an intellectual, but practice and solving many examples will help you successfully cope with the task.

The test consists of 30 points. Each item looks like:

Condition
a. first consequence
b. second consequence
c. third consequence

“Condition” is the condition of the problem, some circumstances that are considered previously somehow proven and always true.
"Consequence" is a logical consequence of a condition. Of the three corollaries, one and only one is correct. Your task is to test your ability to separate correct logical consequences from incorrect ones.

The test does not require special mathematical knowledge. All words in the test must be interpreted as they are in ordinary everyday Russian, but not as in mathematics or another special field. All words in the test must be interpreted literally; no metaphors or allusions are provided in the test.

In the test you may find unfamiliar words such as "kuzdra". These words are intended to evaluate your ability to think logically, separating it from your other knowledge about the world around you. Consider that these words can mean anything, but so that the phrase in the condition is true in meaning. For example, if it is written that “the kuzdra runs”, this means that the kuzdra really knows how to run and, apparently, has legs or paws, it could be, for example, a person, an animal or a walking mechanism :)

Sometimes in the test there are words and expressions that have opposite meanings, for example “can” and “can’t”, “big” and “small”, etc. In all such cases, it is assumed that the intermediate options “can, but poorly”, “average”) are not considered.

20-25 points:
Your logical thinking is well developed. However, you may make mistakes in unusual or confusing cases. Having received any conclusion as a result of reasoning, do not rush to accept it as truth. Make it a rule to double-check your conclusions, look for errors and simply weak points in them. Don't be surprised, don't be indignant if you are corrected: perhaps that's the point.

14-19 points:
Option 1.
You didn’t have the patience to take the entire test, you only completed part of it, and chose the remaining items at random.
Option 2.
Your logical thinking is undeveloped. If you try to reason publicly, you may well be ridiculed. You will have to turn to other strengths of your personality if you want to convince someone of something or learn something. However, maybe you are not completely hopeless if you try to learn.

6-13 points:
Option 1.
You took the test by pointing at random items.
Option 2.
You have no logical thinking at all. The result you got can be obtained by simply poking at random. You should not try to “reason logically,” especially in public. You may be mistaken for crazy.

3-5 points:
You didn't want to take the test.

1-2 points:
Your logical thinking is well developed. If you make errors in reasoning, it is mainly by accident or fatigue, but not due to inability. However, remember that everything good can always be improved - if, of course, you need it. In this case, you decided to show off and answer the questions deliberately incorrectly.