Every person uses all of the four learning styles to some degree. Some people rely on one learning style primarily and will use the others only if they have to, while other people can use several learning styles quite comfortably. The various degrees to which each person uses the four styles create his or her unique approach to learning. If you understand a person's learning style, then you understand how to effectively and quickly teach that person successfully.

The four styles are listed below:

The Analyzer

Analyzers are logical and factual thinkers. They like information delivered sequentially — "A" is followed by "B," which is followed by "C." They spend most of their time asking the question "Why?" Answers must have a historical and factual basis. Traditional learning comes easily to these people. They memorize facts and figures rather easily.

The Concluder

These people learn best in formal, structured environments. They need clear logic that leads to simple conclusions and concise study notes. They want brief, to-the-point outlines or bullets without unnecessary details or facts that confuse the issues. They also like information delivered to them quickly so they can move on to the next task.

The Interactor

These people learn best by talking with an individual or group after reading or attending a lecture. It's during this personal dialogue that they cement the information. They don't like to focus on details or facts. Personal associations will trigger their memory. Just memorizing something, particularly if it doesn't have any meaning for them, is difficult and stressful for them.

The Synthesizer

Creative thinkers who always want to understand "how" things and ideas associate, these learners process information more simultaneously than sequentially. Instead of methodically building steps to a conclusion, they will begin by looking at all the data/steps/ideas available, then merge the information to reach a conclusion. They must understand the whole picture before true learning takes place.