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You can use a personality test of this type in designing experiments. This is a simple, fun activity that will allow you to place people in various categories based on their personality profiles. Most people enjoy taking the “test”, so it eliminates compliance issues. And people rarely “cheat” because they are interested in the seeing the real results. Although that might make an interesting experiment, also.
Directions: read the information in the order presented. DO NOT READ AHEAD.
A personality test is completed to yield a description of an individual’s distinct personality traits. In most instances, your personality will influence relationships with your family, friends, and classmates and contribute to your health and well being.
You can use a personality test in class to help you discover your strengths and developmental needs.
Personality test can benefit by:
- Increasing productivity
- Get along better with classmates
- Help students realize their full potential
- Identify learning strategies for students
- Help students appreciate other personality types
One of the most popular personality tests is the True Colors Personality Test. This personality test asks a serious of questions to rate your likes and dislikes. The test will then rate your personality as either a blue, green, orange or gold personality type. You may be a combination of two colors, but usually person will exhibit one primary color. A personality test is not a means to type cast someone in a certain box, but it allows you to understand the personality attributes associated with various people with whom you work and interact. You will operate as one primary color for the most part, but high levels of stress and other environmental factors can shift your personality type for short intervals. As a rule of thumb, you should recognize your strong attributes and keep in mind the attributes that irritate people.
1. Please go to http://www.truecolorscareer.com/quiz.asp to take a True Colors Personality Test.
Remember: DO NOT READ AHEAD! TAKE THE TEST FIRST.
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Traditional GOLD
Respects Authority Rules, Routines, Policies.
Alligant, Faithful, Dependable, Prepared, Efficient.
Remembers The Traditions That Work. Values Family.
Work Comes Before Play. Practical. Systematic. Orderly.
Identifies With Groups. Strives For A Sense Of Security.
Thorough, Sensible, Convential, Proper.
A Right Way To Do Everything. Stick-To-Itivness.
Evaluates Actions As Right Or Wrong.
Stable. Organized. Punctual. Helpful.
Famous Golds: Mothera Teresa, George Washington, Santa Claus, LBJ, Joan Rivers, Henry Ford, Florence Nightingale
Gold Personality:
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Things that frustrate golds:
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Things golds do to frustrate others:
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· Irresponsibility
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· Control freak
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· Lack of planning
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· Being bossy and controlling
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· Lack of discipline
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· Working long hours
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· Laziness
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· Being obsessive
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· High risk taking
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· Being judgmental
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· Illegal behavior
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· Planning for everything
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Nuturer BLUE
Sensitive To Needs Of Others.
Sincere. Expresses Appreciation.
Cooperative. Collaborative. Creative.
Caring. Team Builder And Player.
People Person. Engages Others.
Artistic. Inspirational. Spiritual.
Inclusive. Mediator. Peacemaker.
Idealistic. Intuitive. Romantic. Loyal.
Seeks Unity And Harmony. Caretaker.
Famous Blues:Mozart, Dorothy (Wizard of Oz), Thomas Jefferson, Cinderella, Ghandi, Mohammed Ali, Jimmy Carter
Blue Personality:
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Things that frustrate blues:
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Things blues do to frustrate others:
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· Lying
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· Lack of planning
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· Violence
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· Being passive
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· Personal rejection
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· Avoiding conflict
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· Lack of communication
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· Suppressing problems
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· Lack of close friends
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· Being too generous
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· Sarcasm
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· Being overly sentimental
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Adventurous ORANGE
Just Do It" Action Oriented.
Quick-witted, Charming, Spontaneous
Playful. Injects fun into work.
Lives In Here & Now. Risk taker.Creative.
Enjoys Diversity, Variety, Competition.
Multi-tasker, Cheerful, Energetic.Bold.
Quick Thinking and Acting. Takes Charge.
High Visibility Performer. Accepts Challenges.
Enjoys Problem Solving. Negotiator.
Performs Well Under Pressure. Resilient.
Famous Oranges: JFK, Amelia Earhart, Lucille Ball, Rhett Butler, FDR, Francis of Assissi, Lee Iacocca, Winston Churchill, Garfield
Orange Personality:
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Things that frustrate oranges:
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Things oranges do to frustrate others:
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· Rules and laws
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· Ignoring rules
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· Same routine
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· Being undisciplined
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· Deadlines
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· Lack of planning
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· Paperwork
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· Being quick-tempered
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· Lack of adventure
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· Thinking out loud
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· Too much structure
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· Impulse buying
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VISIONARY GREEN
Looks Forward And Sees Impact Of Actions Taken Now.
Explores All Facets Before Deciding. Checks for Accuracy.
Careful Planner. Enlivened By Work.
Status Quo Buster. Designer Of Change. Inventive.
Systematic. Logical. Theoretical.Self-Sufficient.
Often Not In The Mainstream. Persistent. Thorough.
Intellectual. Inquisitive. Impartial. Improvement Oriented.
Famous Greens: Socrates, Sherlock Holmes, Benjamin Franklin, Carl Jung,
Thomas Edison, Eleanor Roosevelt, Katherine Hepburn, Rosalyn Carter
Green Personality:
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Things that frustrate greens:
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Things greens do to frustrate others:
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· Routine
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· Not being sociable
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· Small-talk
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· Living in the future
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· Plagiarism
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· Being wordy
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· Illogical arguments
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· Blowing up when criticized
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· Social functions
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· Not going with the flow
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· Incompetence
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· Being to independent
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