Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43.
Many psychologists claim that doodling provides fascinating insights into one’s personality: it is a creative outlet that reflects a person’s state of mind. For example, arrows can represent ambition if they point upwards, thoughtfulness if horizontal, while arrows pointing in all directions may indicate an open mind. A person who doodles straight lines is often an outspoken type. Zeros and crosses in a doodle are indicative of someone who is competitive while idealists often draw stars. A five-pointed star is said to indicate driving ambition, while six reflects a capacity for concentration. Circles may indicate a daydreamer, while boxes suggest a practical, logical, and precise mind.
According to Swiss psychotherapist and researcher Carl Jung, if we look deeper, we can see that some symbols and numbers have meanings in common. Typical examples include trees, mazes, snakes, triangles, crosses, and fish. However, the way individuals use symbolic expressions will depend upon their life and any subconscious conflicts they may be experiencing. Analyzing symbols produced in a doodle can therefore sometimes reveal meanings and insights that words cannot.
(Adapted from ‘Stars & Stripes for the Michigan ECPE’)
