Thread: Vieope's Bathtub Test

It doesn't hurt to take a hard look at your self from time to time. This little test should get you started.

During his normal visit to the mental asylum, Vieope asked the Director, "Which is the criteria that defines a patient to be institutionalized?

"Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub; we offer a teaspoon, a teacup, and a bucket to the patient and ask the patient to empty the bathtub."


Okay, here's your test:



(Those with an abnormal tendency will scroll to the bottom to get the answer before taking the test.)

1. Would you use the spoon?

2. Would you use the teacup?

3. Would you use the bucket?

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"Oh, I understand," said Vieope. "A normal person would choose the bucket as it is larger than the spoon."





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"No," answered the Director. "A normal person would pull the plug."

I scrolled down and read the answer first. Am I institutionalizable?