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Bernard Mickey Wrangle had developed a psychological test of his own. It was short, simple, and infallible. To administer the test, merely ask the subject to name his or her favorite Beatle. If you are at all familiar with the distinct separate public images of the four Beatles, then you'll recognize that the one chosen reveals as much about the subject's personality as most of us will ever hope to know.

Tom Robbins#43

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What does it mean?
Preferences reveal deeper personality traits than formal tests might.
In plain terms
Your favorite choice tells a lot about your personality.
What can you take from it?
Small choices reveal character.

Where it applies

  • casual conversation
  • personality assessment
  • group dynamics

Putting it to work

  • use preferences to judge character
  • ask simple questions

Questions to consider

  • What does your favorite say about you?
  • Can simple tests predict personality?

Another view

Preferences can be fickle or superficial.

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