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MENTAL MODEL · M10268

Proust Questionnaire

Proust Questionnaire
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A series of classic questions that reveal personal values, preferences, and attitudes toward life (e.g., "What quality do you value most?").

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Deep self-dialogue. By triggering reflection on important life questions through fixed questions, it is a structured tool for self-awareness.

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Anchor fast decisions

The Proust Questionnaire: a set of fixed questions about preferences, values, and outlook on life, which quickly reveals a person's inner profile through standardized questions, often used in interviews and icebreakers.

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