There are various personality schemes, but one that is most interesting, is the color code system. It is based on your motivations for doing what you do, and because these change to a small degree during your lifetime, this scheme is perhaps the most accurate personality system today.
The idea is simple - there are four basic colors, white, red, blue and yellow. Each person is a mix of these, often having one color as the dominant. Each color has certain characteristics.
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The Color Code : A New Way to See Yourself, Your relationships and Life by Taylor Hartman, Ph.d.
The Personality Profile Test was designed to help you discover your own personality type. Perhaps you will learn things about yourself that you were not aware of, or find out why you have certain tendencies or reactions you could never understand. You will probably be able to identify the colors of some of your acquaintances as well. This will help you to understand them better, and point the way to more meaningful relationships.
It's unlikely that your color will prove to be a pure on - 100% Red or Blue or White or Yellow. Nature isn't that simple. Instead even those individuals with a strong affinity for one particular color will find it tinged with traces of others. When your test results reflect high scores in more than one personality area - that is, when two colors are almost equal in strength- you may at first find it difficult to identify the stronger one. As you read further, the motives and characteristics of each personality type will become clear and you will have no trouble determining your primary personality color.
To compute your score, add the totals for each letter (a,b,c,d) chosen from the two sections of the test. The four personality color types are assigned to each of the letters: Red for "a", Blue for "b", White for "c" and Yellow for "d". The letter with the greatest total reflects your natural personality. The number of responses from multiple columns suggests the amount of blend your personality represents. You have only one basic personality, but you may be a strong blend (behaviorally) of two personalities, depending on your response. However, your motive (not your behavior) determines your primary personality.
This color profile is only a guide, not a directive engraved in stone. Few people are completely represented by just one personality, but are probably a mixture of types. The degree to which you have marked responses other than those of your main color reflects this. You are, however, always predominately one color, one personality. As a result of taking the Personality Profile Test, you have discovered the first important truth about yourself. You are either a purist (predominantly one color, totaling 30 or more responses to a single letter) or a mixed personality (two or more colors representing almost equal totals).
Mixed Colors
While purists find it easy to related to examples that reflect primary colors, mixed-color personalities do not. They are more complex. The characteristics of their behavior and their motives are harder to pin down.
The most difficult color combination is Red and Blue. If you are strong in both categories, you will often find yourself stepping on someone's toes to get a task completed (Red), but feeling guilty afterward for making that person unhappy (Blue).
Red-White combinations are difficult to read because they can be aggressive and determined one minute (Red), then quietly passive the next (White). If you fit this category, your guiding motive is power or peace rather than intimacy, which spares you the intense struggle of the Red-Blue combination. You are likely to be misunderstood because your behavior is inconsistent, and you don't easily allow others to figure you out.
If you are a Red-Yellow, you are a natural leader and find yourself in a comfortable blend. The Red dynamically directs your life, while the Yellow charismatically invites others to enjoy your friendship.
If you are a Blue-White combination, you are comfortable. You express yourself softly and sincerely. Your personality is easy to read. People find you determined, yet flexible. You are someone with whom almost anyone can get along.
Blue-Yellows are fun to tease. I call them my dual personalities, because they can be footloose and carefree one minute then suddenly turn very serious the next. They may pack the neighborhood kids in the van and race to the beach for a day of sun and fun. But once there, they'll start to worry about all the things they should be doing at home. They are intimacy-based and have no strong desire for power in their relationships.
If White and Yellow are your two strong colors, you possess the best people skills of all the personalities. You are relaxed and usually take the path of least resistance. You do not experience much conflict between your colors, despite the different motives represented by each. You are comfortable with your blend and present an inviting atmosphere to those around you.
Color-coded motives:
Motives are the principle means of identifying a personality color. Each color stands for one particularly strong motive. Red is for power. Blue is for intimacy. White is for peace. Yellow is for fun.
Reds : Reds are hungry for power. Simple stated Reds want their own way. If they have been raised in environments where they were able to manipulate their parents and siblings, they become difficult to manage as they get older. When they have gotten their way for too long, Reds find it almost impossible to relinquish their power and freedom when they meet authorities in society (teachers, bosses, police, clergy, military officers) who refuse to grant them the total control they demand.
Reds want to be productive. Reds like to work - in school, in their careers and in their relationships. Just do not expect them to attach the same importance to things other people care about - like other people's schooling, careers and marriages. But give them a reason to produce, and watch them take off. Reds like to get the job done. They are often workaholics. They will, however, resist being forced to do anything that does not interest them.
Reds want to look good to others. Reds need to appear knowledgable. They crave approval from others for their intelligence and insight. They want to be respected even more than they want to be loved. They want to be admired for their logical, practical minds. When you deal with a Red, be precise and factual. Reds are unmoved by tears or other displays of "weakness."
Reds should not be taken too seriously. Reds are often just stating the facts as they see them, despite their antagonistic demeanor. They seldom say "in my opinion" before stating their opinions. I have seen too many Blues, Whites and Yellows become greatly concerned over issues raised by Reds, only to discover later that the Reds were simply interested in debating. Reds enjoy a good power play. But once you get emotionally involved arguing issues, you may be disappointed and frustrated to find that a Red is no longer interested.
Reds seek leadership opportunities. Despite the rigidity of the military, many young Red men and women select it as a career in order to experience leadership. Reds are often called "control freaks". They like to be in the driver's seat. Red children are often frustrated in school because teachers (often Blue personalities) won't let them take charge. If a Red can get the upper hand, he or she will. Reds are willing to pay any price in order for an opportunity to lead.
Blues
Blues are motivated by altruism. Blues love to do nice things for others. They look for opportunities to give up something in order to bring another person happiness. Selflessness rather than selfishness is their guiding philosophy. Many Blues are uncomfortable doing things solely for themselves. They hold doors for people, offer rides when someone's car breaks down, contribute to charity, even devote their whole lives to helping others.
Blues crave intimacy. More than anything else, Blues want to love and be loved. A Blue will sacrifice a successful career to improve an important relationship. Once considered a female characteristic, this nurturing is more accurately understood as a Blue personality trait.
Blues are gratified when they are listened to, when they feel understood and appreciated. They are notorious for revealing their inadequacies because they value being known and understood so much. In the eyes of a Blue, being vulnerable is small price to pay for the chance to be close. Blues may have their hearts broken more than most people, but they also spend much more time in love.
Blues expend such great effort in making the world a better place that sometimes they need to be told how wonderful they are. They need to be thanked and specifically remembered for their good deeds. They need sincere gratitude. They delight in being remembered on birthdays and other special days, especially if the remembrance is personal - a homemade anniversary card, a welcome home party, a special day that isn't on the calendar. Blues need tender loving care.
Blues are directed by a strong moral conscience. Blues are motivated to behave in a proper, appropriate manner. They have a moral code that guides them in their decision making, their value judgments, even their leisure time. Blues enjoy being "good". Of all the personality colors, Blues come equipped with the strongest sense of integrity. A Blue would rather lose than cheat. Blues are trustworthy. Blues are the people who should be in positions of power, but seldom are.
Whites
Whites are motivated by peace. Whites will do almost anything to avoid confrontation. They like to flow through life without hassle or discomfort. Feeling good is even more important to them than being good.
Whites need kindness. While Whites respond beautifully to thoughtfulness and amiability, they have a strong, silent stubbornness that surfaces when they are treated unkindly. They resent being scolded. They dislike harsh words. They open up instantly to people who are kind, but Whites recoil form those who are hostile.. They are motivated by kindness - and cannot understand why other people are unkind.
Whites like to keep a low profile. Whites enjoy their quiet independence. What appears to some people as quiet desperation can show itself to be bullheadedness. Those who misinterpret the peace-loving nature of a White as an invitation to be demanding and bossy will soon meet a wall of passive resistance. Whites are tougher than people think.
Whites like to be asked their opinions. They won't volunteer them. They value the respect of others, but they rarely go out of their way to seek it. They need to be coaxed to talk about their skill, hobbies and interests
Whites are independent. Unlike Reds, who want to control others, Whites seek only to avoid being controlled. They simply refuse to be under another's thumb, especially when treated without the respect they feel they deserve. Whites want to do things their way, in their own time. They do not ask much of others, and resent it when others demand things from them. They often comply with unreasonable demands - just to keep peace. They will only express their anger and frustration when they can no longer stand being bossed around. Whites do not like to be pushed, and they can be fearsome when they finally "blow up".
Whites are motivated by other people's desires. Whites are open to the recommendations of others on ways to resolve any and all situations. White executives value new management ideas from employees. White children welcome help - they are eager students. Whites make agreeable dates. They are interested in making sure the other person has a good time, and are willing to do whatever the other person wants. Whites, however, want suggestions - not demands.
Yellows
Yellows value play. Yellows consider life to be a party and they're hosting. One father (Blue) was disappointed when his son (Yellow) preferred spending time with friends instead of with him. I reminded the father that his son was motivated by fun and suggested that he should try to come up with activities that his son felt were exciting. It was the "better offer" principle - and it worked. Yellows want to have fun.
Yellows welcome praise. Yellows need to be noticed. Nothing improves a relationship with a Yellow more than praise. Yellows need to know they are valued and approved of . Yellows often act as though they have the world by the tail, but they do have their fears and frustrations - which they rarely confide until they know they are loved. Love is most effectively given to Yellows through praise.
Yellows need intimacy. Yellows often appear so nonchalant that people think they do no care about anything. Nothing could be further from the truth. Yellows need a great deal of attention. They need to be stroked. Yellows enjoy touching. To them, physical contact is the most direct, most intimate connection.
Yellows want to be popular. Yellows like to be at center stage. Socially looking good is very important to them. Friendships command a high priority in their lives because popularity answers one of their basic needs. - the need for approval. Yellows are highly verbal. They relish good conversation. But they can also go with the flow - they can chit-chat superficially with the best of them.
Yellows like action. Easily bored, Yellows seek adventure. They can never sit still for long. They choose friends who, like them, refuse to allow the "boring details" to get in the way of the most important thing in life - play.
Personality Overview
MOTIVE
RED BLUE WHITE YELLOW
Power Intimacy Peace Fun
NEEDS
RED BLUE WHITE YELLOW
To look good To be good To feel good To look good
(academically) (morally) (inside) (socially)
To be right To be To be allowed To be popular
understood their own space
Respect Appreciation Respect Praise
Approval Acceptance Acceptance Approval
WANTS
RED BLUE WHITE YELLOW
To hide To reveal To withhold To hide
insecurities insecurities insecurities insecurities
(tightly (loosely)
To please To please To please self/ To please
self others others others/self
Leadership Autonomy Independence Freedom
Challenging Security Contentment Playful
adventure adventure
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