Jelly Bean Personality Test
(This is a non-scientific test)
(This is a non-scientific test)
Equipment:
A large selection of each color of jelly bean in the list below.
Instructions:
Ask each person to take one jelly bean, considering the color and not the flavor of the jelly bean. Tell the group to hold the jelly bean and not eat it. Explain that the jelly bean color you have chosen tells us something about you as a personality. Read through each explanation below.
WHITE / BLACK:
This individual is highly structured and organized
Keeps a neat work area
If given an assignment, wants to know how many pages, exact requirements
Always wants to know the rules
Memorizes things well
Can’t stand sloppy, unorganized people
Deliberates before making decisions
YELLOW:
Not usually outspoken
Always in a state of transition, whether they are 8 or 80
Usually smart and innovative, often artistic
Sometimes confused in making decisions, unsure where they’re supposed to be
Hard workers
Exciting to be with – will try anything as long as it’s safe
Spiritual aspects usually important to them
They look at things with perspective and respect others’ opinions
ORANGE:
Cheerful and good-natured
Have the ability to get along well with almost anyone
They are friendly and have a ready smile
Usually have a quick wit
Fluent, often eloquent and profound in speech
Do not like to be left alone
Enjoy life and inspire others to reach their highest potential
RED / PINK:
Are courageous and their energy seems boundless
Smile much of the time
If they see someone not smiling, will ask what the problem is
Genuinely care about people and become involved in others’ problems
Highly influenced by others, share their sadness or grief
Make their decisions with feelings, act on impulses of the heart
Spend a great deal of time on the phone, usually listening to others
Sensitive, enthusiastic friends and lovers
BLUE / PURPLE:
Flirty and passionate
Highly creative and highly excitable
Have new ideas and are visionaries
Short attention spans – can’t stay put for long at a time
Disorganized, often choosing to close doors rather than deal with the organization
Procrastinators who thrive on chaos, enjoy the challenges of different problems
Have a problem dealing with highly structured time
Questioning – when given an assignment, asks why it must be done a certain way, want to do it differently
Set high standards for themselves and those who work for them
GREEN:
Usually love recognition
Are seen as leaders, usually in highly visible positions
Are respecters of authority and tradition
Are decisive, directed, and focused
Love black and white jelly bean people to organize their projects for them
After reading all the descriptions, ask for a show of hands of those who think the color description of the jelly bean they chose is valid for them as they perceive themselves. This is statistically 80% valid (about ¾ of the participants should raise their hands).
Learning points:
Remember, no one is just “one color,” but one color is usually dominant. All of us have some of the various traits associated with other colors. This is important to realize when dealing with others. We should be able to empathize with those who see things differently and deal with problems differently than we do.
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