Kokology quiz - The Ride of Your Life - Dothis; it's awesome! Even for people with normally happy lives, there come times when the everyday seems just a little boring and, well, everyday. Although it’s certainly nice to be able to know that tomorrow will be a good day, too much predictability can leave you uninspired. But we know a way to escape that daily routine, if only for a short while. The answer lies in seeking out stimulation and the occasional thrill. This is the secret to being able to appreciate the vale of even our everyday lives. How do we bring thrills into our lives? Watching movies, traveling, and playing sports and games of chance. Or maybe a trip to an amusement park, a world where thrills mingle with fantasies. Let’s take a trip back to that realm of childhood excitement and fun. 1. You enter the park gate, the roller coaster looms before you with a line of people waiting their turn. How long do you have to wait in line before getting to ride? 2. Your turn finally comes and now you’re racing and plunging around the course. What kinds of feelings does the speed bring out in you? 3. At the most exciting point in the course, the roller coaster dives into a pool of water and you’re drenched by the spray. What do you shout or scream at this instant? 4. Next you decide to try the merry-go-round. But during your ride, for some reason the horse you’re riding breaks down and stops moving. What do you say to the horse? 5. Your ride on the roller coaster was exciting, but it wasn’t all that it could have been. If you were going to design the perfect roller coaster, what woul Key to The Ride of Your Life After you've thought about and answered the above sequence of questions, highlight the space below for the interpretations. Did you have a good time in the park? In psychological terms, rhythmical up-anddown motions represent sexual excitement. So your responses to the five questions actually show your attitudes toward sex. 1. The time you spend waiting in line reveals how much time you spend, orwould like our partner to spend, on foreplay. Did you have to stand in line for hours before the main event, or did you just jump aboard without waiting? Your words to your broken-down steed reflect what you might say to yourself or to your partner in situations where the man failed to rise to the occasion. In Jungian symbolism. giddyap!" Yikes! 5. Your plan for the ideal roller-coaster course shows your vision of the perfect sex life. is a symbol of the masculine principle. It’s only a ride. How many and what kinds of insects have you caught? Suddenly one insect escapes and says something to you. “Get me off this thing! I think I’m gonna throw up!” 3. and former lovers. 4. Your words at the moment the roller coaster splashed into the pool show what you might say at the moment of sexual climax. Key to Web of life The number and kind of insect you mentioned describe your types of conquests. stands for your memories of failure when you fail to catch a particular guy/girl . “This is the best ride I’ve ever been on!” or was your reaction closer to. Your feelings during the roller-coaster ride reveal how you feel while making love. The horse. The ups and downs of a roller-coaster ride are an exact metaphor for the thrills and lulls of lovemaking. "Come on you stupid animal. "It’s all right." You have a truly gentle and forgiving nature.. go on to the. many?. slow ascent followed by a terrifying plunge? A series of acrobatic loop-the-loop and 360-degree rolls? Or maybe you drew a course where you spend the whole ride turned upside down and backward? Web of life Imagine you are a spider and have a web. beautiful? strong? What the insect that escapes tells you. don’t worry about it. Did you think. water represents the source of life. Was it a long.. what does it say? After you've thought about the answers.2. in psychosexual terms. exotic? unusual. and now your efforts have begun to show results. but you need to focus on developing a better . you plant 100 seeds of the new strain in an inhospitable desert location. The need to be challenged is so strong in us that we sometimes make things more difficult than they need to be. As the ultimate test of the hardiness of your creation. making you a natural leader wherever you go. 41-60 Your self-confidence is in the average range . Imagine you are an eminent scientist who has been working to develop a new species of plant. How many of those 100 seeds sprout? Give a number 0 to 100. 21-40 While you don’t doubt yourself entirely. 1-20 It’s one thing to be humble. but you tend to dismiss the challenges of the rest of the world. and every human personality is the product of an innate drive to create something unique from one’s raw individual experience. That realistic philosophy keeps you grounded when others might lose their heads in the clouds. 61-80 Maybe you’re best described as a cautious optimist. You have spent years in your laboratory experimenting. Those around you generally feel it as a sense of cool certainty. Don’t forget that one of the truest signs of strength is accepting one’s own weakness. but your pessimistic outlook affects the way other people see you.Planting the seeds The human spirit loves a challenge. but somehow it doesn’t come across as arrogance. Believe in yourself and the world will follow suit.neither too cocky nor too unsure. this desire to overcome may be the secret to our success as a species. The only way for you to inspire confidence in others is first to have it in yourself. hoping for the best but always prepared for the worst. Sure it’s important to believe in yourself. you tend to overestimate the challenges confronting you. or maybe you just have a healthy respect for the difficulties that stand before you. You may excuse this tendency as a simple resignation to the facts. maybe a better word would be vain. just so we can rise to the occasion and overcome the obstacles we have ourselves created. Key to Planting the seeds 99-100 It’s an understatement to say you’re self-confident. Maybe you’re still finding out what it is you’re best at. Every human science was born through hard study and failed experiments. 81-98 You radiate confidence in yourself and your own capabilities. but you’ll always know that you never even tried. each of whom is fond of the colour red and uses it to accentuate her appearance. you may fool the world into thinking you’re just a ne’er-do-well. House Hunting You are house hunting in a new area that you are not familiar with because that's where your job took you. and on the outside it looks like your dream home. Three Women Imagine three women. There’s nothing wrong with believing you can achieve great things. while the red-lipped woman is the type you can imagine yourself falling wildly in love with. Key to Three Women Female respondents. Male respondents. and with a little hard work you can. Now imagine their personalities and describe in detail. The first of these women has her nails painted red. The only thing holding you back is you. The red-nailed woman is the kind of person you fear will use or make a fool of you. the second wears red lipstick. no matter how physically beautiful she may be. 1.) How big is the room? Is it spacious? Is it small? . You enter the front door and it's the living room. The redheaded woman represents the type you can’t see yourself being attracted to. The woman with red nails is seen as a threat and represents the type of woman you can’t ever imagine yourself getting along with. 0 What looks like an utter lack of confidence is actually a sign of perfectionistic pride. you feel a strange and compelling attraction to the woman with red lips. so you pretend that everything is too difficult for you. and the third has her hair colored this same shade. You see a house.sense of your own value. It is reasonably priced and the outside looks nice and the yard is pretty. If you don’t learn to face those fears. The woman with red hair is an image of the type of woman that you hope you will never become. On the other hand. You can’t tolerate the thought of being proven wrong or even making a mistake. Powerful. What is it like? Big and ornate? Small and round? Modern and long? Antique with a crack? Highlight to reveal analysis! 1. and life will be peachy.2. Funny. Spontaneous Orange: Happy. Visionary. You probably want to get right to decorating that very room! The colors describe your personality: White: Inviting. Affectionate.) What is on the floor? Carpet? Wood? 4. Joyful. Creative Pink: Graceful. responsible. Dramatic. Caring. Intense. You have fear and anxiety about moving away. Will you ever be able to settle down in a place where you don't know anyone? If the room is in-between. Dreamer. Idealistic. you are creative. Carpet: You're more about possibilities rather than what actually is. Friendly. Natural. Loyal. Free. but they're going to get it. Fiery. Initiating. Open. Sympathetic Blue: Faithful. you are an optimistic person. Earthy.) What color are the walls? 3. Trustworthy. you have a healthy balance of anticipation for what is to come. work will be great. Flexible. People may not want to hear the truth from you. 2. and realistic person. Orderly. Sincere Purple: Imaginative. Motivated. Social. Confident. Understanding. Kind. But if the room is small. If it is expansive and roomy you have high hopes for your new life in a strange town. Zealous Yellow: Warm. Mature. Patient.) What color are the walls? If it is a light shade. Quiet. Hopeful.) What is on the floor? Carpet? Wood? Hard wood floor: You are a very grounded. Reliable. Unique Red: Energetic. Gentle. Determined. Truth-Seeker. Compassionate. If it is dark shade. Prideful. Vibrant. Playful. Intuitive. Reckless.) There is a mirror on the wall. Intelligent. Dynamic Brown: Solid. Peaceful. No-Nonsense.) How big is the room? Is it spacious? Is it small? The size of the room denotes your feelings about moving to a new place. Enthusiastic Green: Humble. You would rather dream . Romantic 3. Secure. Considerate Black: Bold. Forgiving. Enthusiastic. Strong-Willed. you're afraid of what is in store for your future. Feminine. Mellow.Inspiring. You expect that you'll make lots of new friends. Witty. Genuine. You see yourself with pretty objective eyes. Modern and long: You're an honest person with yourself and with others. you matter very much to those who love you. but you know you just have confidence and selfesteem. You have a lot of character. You get on your way at the usual time. but you also leave room for imagination and daydreams. not the outside. You feet may be on the ground.. You begin going through you pockets and bags to see how much spare cash you have to get you through the day. You live larger than life and believe yourself to have an important purpose for being on earth. but you're head is in the clouds.up solutions to problems rather than tackling them head on. Everything's ready to go. Big and ornate: You are a dramatic person with lots of flair. Hair? Check. but halfway to work you realize your wallet is not where you always keep it. Small and round: You see yourself as being almost insignificant in this great world of billions of people. How would you describe it? The mirror repsents how you see yourself. Wooden floor with a rug on it: You are a grounded person. Have fun! . you remember the drill. But you wish other people didn't judge you and would love you for who you are on the inside. Old and cracked: You are true to your heart and you love yourself just the way you are. And there's no time to go back for it. Other people might see you as being a bit full of yourself. 4. highlight with your mouse the space below to reveal the interpretations.. Clothes? Check. It's a morning like any other: last minute preparations before you run out the door. You kind of wish people would pay more attention to you. There is a mirror in the middle of the room. Remember: While you are only one person. How much money do you find? Key to The Forgotten Wallet Well. A quick search confirms the worst: you left it at home. ) 2. More than 100? You're probably popular with friends right before pay Sweet Memories What is it about reminiscences of childhood that stir up the heart so deeply and make us long to turn back the clock? Is it that sense of returning to innocence or just the pleasure of feeling young again? Those were the days when every toy. you see that the shopkeeper has added some free extra candies as a special treat for you. Just how much did you say you found? About ten or twenty dollars? That seems like a reasonable figure. Inside the candy store. How many children actually come in? 3. and why did you choose it? (Give the full reason behind your choice. . Some are stacked in organized shelves. and game was a special kind of treasure. and sweets from your youth. you find rows and rows of the old familiar candies.The amount of cash you found represents the amount of money you forget about in your daily life. doll. chewing gums. It also represents the amount of money you feel comfortable lending to others. To whom. You’ve been thinking about giving the candy you bought as a gift to someone. some are loose in baskets and jars. While you’re wandering the store making selections. Our next encounter will take us back to that simpler time. you know. How many extra did you get? 4. highlight the space below with your mouse to reveal interpretations. if only for a short while. What candy do you pick first. 1. would you give it to? Key to Sweet Memories Yes. money you don't rely on being there. you notice that outside a group of children look as though they’re getting ready to enter the store. You make your purchase and go home with a bag of candy. chocolate bars. if anyone. But when you open the bag. Perhaps you’ll find your younger self among the goods in stock. The collector’s mania for antiques and memorabilia has its roots in these childhood fascinations and the desire to relive the past. to a little candy shop down the street. ) Beware of becoming too materialistic. But those who said no children come in also might need to reconsider the way they look at the world. you are hungry for the same attention and affection you received from your mother as a child. If you thought something like. If you made your decision based on external factors like “I liked the wrapper” or “It looked cool. Most adults say one or two pieces. and secret decoder rings. 2. why did you choose it? The reasoning behind your choice actually shows what you desire most from other people. not the wrapper.” you’re the type of person who makes judgements based on appearance alone. . Most people imagine between one and five children entering the store. Men. This scenario reveals your expectations of others and your level of dependence. you may be looked on as something of a mama’s boy. Just remember it’s the candy you eat. But it’s also true that relying too much on others makes it difficult to achieve personal autonomy. you might not be so positive toward those who turn up empty-handed. There’s more to life than trading cards. 3. The number of free treats you got reveals how much you still depend on your mother. If you said you choose the candy because you remember how good it tasted or it made you feel nostalgic. “I’d take the one with the secret toy surprise in the pack” you’re likely the type who responds well to people bearing gifts. ironons. The number of children who entered the store while you shopped represents the number of people in your life you need to depend on. if you answered this way. whether it’s actually physical assistance in the work we do or just completely on your own. If you answered ten or twenty. (And. you may need to think about spreading your wings a little more and flying away from the nest. We all need support. turning that around. The amount of special attention you actually want from your mother. 1. People who said more than five children came into the store still have a long way to go before they reach an adult level of independence.Have fun! The candy theme harkens back to the time in your life when you could count on an occasional treat and even expect to be spoiled. What did you choose first from the almost endless selection? More important. tonight is your big chance. And the way you pictured . You're back in your dressing room after your act. and you are waiting in the wings of the stage for your act to be announced. That solitary approach means you never have to share with anyone. rabbits produced from a silk top hat . 1. Stage magic is simple deception raised to the level of entertainment. somehow the trick goes terribly wrong. but that could wear thin. and you sit back and enjoy the display of baffling skill. What do you say to the person you called up to participate? 4. Despite all your years of training and experience. But somehow the witty banter and the sleight of hand make it all fun... you know you're being tricked. Whom do you call to assist you? Give the name of a person you know. They necessarily involve making people see things that aren't really there or miss realities that are staring them in the face. Ala-Kazam! Playing cards that dance through the air . tricks involve deception and guile. just setting off on another long tour. You are a stage magician. Did you say you gave it to your parents? Your wish may be a reality sooner than you think. and the curtain is about to rise. Ala Kazam Feats of magic are called tricks for a reason. but it also means you may never have anyone to share with. Wouldn't it be nice to have that same skill? Well. 3. How do you feel in the moments before your show begins? 2. Or did you say that you wouldn’t give the candy to anyone? You prefer a life with few attachments. Part of your act involves calling a member of the audience up on stage to help you with a trick.. As you watch the performance. asking little from the world and expecting the same in return. but in the ability to make an audience willing to believe. a lovely assistant made to disappear in a puff of smoke. Was it your partner or a person you secretly like? It might be fun taking care of them for a day or two. Your audience is waiting. it seems you can never put your finger on the secret... Perhaps the most important part of the magician's act is not in the mastery of the actual techniques or the preparation of the props.4. To whom would you give the candy? The person you chose is a person you would like to be able to take care of someday or have become dependent on you. Abracadabra. but no matter how hard you think about it or how closely you watch the hands. Tonight is opening night. How do you feel now that the show has ended? Key to Abracadabra.. Essentially. "I'll get it right next time. and you have come with a group of friends and acquaintances to watch the lighting of the tree. The words you said after flubbing your act reveal the types of excuses you'd make if you got caught cheating. it never forgets the taste. one person is . naive. "Actually. and a sense of peace is all around." Some people never learn. law. What a mess!" That'll teach you to go around tricking people. I thought the whole experience was kind of stimulating.your own performance shows how you see yourself when it comes to lying or deceiving others. and just a little bit gullible." There are plenty of more satisfying careers for an honest. You're probably not cut out for all this smoke and mirrors stuff anyway. strangers act like friends. especially the people closest to you. I'm getting out of this business. The way you felt after the act was finished is the way you feel after doing or saying something dishonest. People are in the holiday spirit. or used-car sales. It's a time of nostalgia and a chance for new memories to be born. Most people say something like "I hope I don't mess this up" or "Wow. You may want to think about getting into politics. hardworking type. "That was nerve-racking. The person you asked to join you as your helper on stage is someone you see as simple. 4. someone you think is easy to deceive or lie to. Your feelings as you waited to go on tell us how you would feel when planning (or merely fantasizing about) an illicit affair. In the group of people with you. The Lighting of the Christmas Tree Gathering in the town square for the lighting of the Christmas tree gives people a chance to come together as a community and celebrate the end of another year. But then there are those who seem to be immune to performance anxiety: "I'm going to go out there and give them a night to remember!" 2. "That settles it." They say that once a fox has had its first chicken. "Sorry about that" Or did you just try to laugh it off and get on with the show: "Whoopsy daisy! Well. Did you get flustered and turn red before blurting out. In short. The night is cold. 3. 1. I'm really nervous". I guess that goes to show no one is perfect!" Or are you of the group that tried to pretend it was just part of the act? That'd be a neat trick if you could really pull it off. so I'd just use that. negative emotions. You don't like conflicts or confrontations. so you try to calm the other person . you get angrier. "I don't know how long it's going to keep raining. It may surprise even you. You're sure you're right. 2. You don't care about the end result of a fight so much as getting to speak your mind -. you're still about five minutes from your destination. but it's easy to tell where you stand. Even if you run full speed. "I'd find an awning or tree to stand under and wait for the rain to stop. 3. while something about the person in the blue coat leaves you cold.wearing a yellow coat and another person is in blue." Key to Caught in the Rain Highlight the space below for the interpretations. Others would say it's just sneaky." 3. Some would say this is the intelligent approach. so I'd run to where I'm going as fast as I could. 1." 2. "I'd see if there was anybody around with an umbrella I could share or a store where I could buy one. while cool colors like blue are linked with cold." 4. Who are the people wearing the blue and yellow coats? (Give the names of people you know. You're not much fun to argue with. "I always have a folding umbrella in my bag when I go out. You're the type who waits for the other side in a fight to cool off before trying to settle your differences.and if the other side gets angry. bright colors such as yellow are associated with warm and positive feelings. Caught in the Rain You're walking outside when a hard rain suddenly begins to fall.) Key to the Lighting of the Christmas Tree In psychology. but the person you named as wearing the yellow coat is someone you like or who makes you feel happy. Which of the following best describes your choice of action? 1. You think you have an answer for everything. It may be better for you to weather the storm once in awhile. however. Unfortunately. and arguments are excuses for debate. Others. 4. frustrating. and insincere.down and smooth things over. may think you're slippery. . sometimes that makes things worse.