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Personality Psychology
18mins
Abigail Marsh unpacks what defines psychopathy, how it differs from antisocial behavior, and why terms like “sociopath” only add confusion.
Why do we fall in love with one person over another? The late biological anthropologist Dr. Helen Fisher unpacks the evolutionary roots of romantic love, sex, and attachment. Using research […]
"Personality isn't based on what we say we'll do. It's rooted in what we actually do, which becomes what we think about."
People who've never been partnered tend to be less extraverted, less conscientious, and more neurotic.
Can we learn to always look on the bright side of life?
To understand others, you need to see past their fleeting emotions. You must perceive who they are as people.
Research suggests that experience may matter more than innate ability when it comes to a sense of direction.
"When Harry Met Sally" lied to you.
Musical preferences are correlated with personality traits — and these connections are largely consistent across cultures and continents.
A few key moments are linked to significant shifts in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Are fools happy and geniuses disorganized — or is that a mistaken stereotype?
Psychopathic tendencies may be present to some extent in all of us. New research is reframing this often sensationalized and maligned set of traits and finding some positive twists.
If you’ve looked for a job recently, you may have encountered the personality test. You may also have wondered if it was backed by scientific research.
A study involving nearly 2,000 people found links between personality traits and the likelihood of moving toward or away from dementia.
Research suggests there's truth to regional stereotypes in the U.S. — with some caveats.
If you think everyone around you is terrible, the joke may be on you.
High-conflict people are found in all walks of life. Learning how to identify them, and what to do next, can save you much emotional turmoil.
There's such thing as a healthy sense of pride in oneself and one’s accomplishments.
Within the "Dark Triad" of personality traits, narcissism exists on a confidence spectrum.
Extreme home environments — either very supportive or harshly negligent — tend to produce more sensitive kids.
There's a link between dark personality traits and breaches of battlefield ethics.
If you believe that you're perfect, then somebody else must be responsible for your failures.
Which one is the funniest?
Managers who are able to identify and understand dark salespeople can manipulate them to benefit the company. What could be more Machiavellian than that?
People who rate themselves as highly knowledgeable about cats are more likely to interact with cats in ways they don't like.
Is there such a thing as a heroic personality type?
In "The Secret Life of Secrets", Michael Slepian explores how holding secrets affects our relationships, psychology, and well-being.
We all know assholes. Perhaps, you are one. Now, psychologists are trying to answer one of life's biggest mysteries: What, exactly, makes someone an asshole?
Will nature or nurture win out?