Kuhn's Twenty Statements Test Analysis
Kuhn’s Twenty Statements Test [TST] is a small test that can help identify a person developed by Manfred Kuhn in 1954. The test begins with one question, “who am I?” The next step is to respond the question by stating “I am…” Once your twenty statements have been made, you classify each under Kuhn’s four different categories from A to D. According to Kuhn, A-mode responses only see life as deep as their physical features, they focus more on the appearance of things rather than emotional qualities. B-mode responses base themselves off of who they associate with instead of the individual and independent aspect those fall under the C-mode category. Those with D-mode responses do not know where their sense of self comes from. The most categories
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My twenty statements would have been physically descriptive. I was a very insecure kid and have just recently discovered a small ounce of confidence since I have turned twenty. As an insecure child, I would have focused more on my physical appearance because social media was starting to become a big part of my life and they would make me feel insecure because I was not looking like any of the celebrities and models they were advertising. As I grew and social media became more of a positive outlet where people speak out for what they believe in and stand up for others who are being harassed. Because of this, I was able to gain some type of self-confidence that has helped me be the person I am today. I am hoping that if I was to retake the TST in five to ten years from now, my responses will be much more confident than they were this time around. I am beginning to understand and see how and why I became who I am today and how others have developed. Sandstrom states, “…by learning about the importance of symbols and meanings in shaping human thoughts, feelings, and behavior, you can recognize how the language and meanings that you have learned direct your perceptions, and emotions, and actions in a variety of situations” (Sandstrom, pg. 15), showing that the more I continue to learn about symbolic interactions, I will be able to fully understand them and see their effects on society. The Kuhn’s Test helped me discover myself a little more, and really helped me gather my thoughts and perspectives on
My twenty statements would have been physically descriptive. I was a very insecure kid and have just recently discovered a small ounce of confidence since I have turned twenty. As an insecure child, I would have focused more on my physical appearance because social media was starting to become a big part of my life and they would make me feel insecure because I was not looking like any of the celebrities and models they were advertising. As I grew and social media became more of a positive outlet where people speak out for what they believe in and stand up for others who are being harassed. Because of this, I was able to gain some type of self-confidence that has helped me be the person I am today. I am hoping that if I was to retake the TST in five to ten years from now, my responses will be much more confident than they were this time around. I am beginning to understand and see how and why I became who I am today and how others have developed. Sandstrom states, “…by learning about the importance of symbols and meanings in shaping human thoughts, feelings, and behavior, you can recognize how the language and meanings that you have learned direct your perceptions, and emotions, and actions in a variety of situations” (Sandstrom, pg. 15), showing that the more I continue to learn about symbolic interactions, I will be able to fully understand them and see their effects on society. The Kuhn’s Test helped me discover myself a little more, and really helped me gather my thoughts and perspectives on