#Personality
Psychology | Personality
There Are 6 Core Personality Types – Which Do You Fit Into?
From self-assured Alphas to mysterious Sigmas, here’s what psychologists have to say on those six core personality types.
Psychology | Personality
The fusion of two sisters into a single woman suggests that human identity is not in our DNA | Science | EL PAÍS Englis
The biologist Alfonso Martínez Arias defends that genes do not define the uniqueness of a person, citing the example of Karen Keegan, who has two genomes
Psychology | Personality
How gambling affects the brain and who is most vulnerable to addiction
Once confined mostly to casinos concentrated in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, access to gambling has expanded dramatically, including among children.
Psychology | Personality
A neuroscientist says these 4 'highly coveted' skills make introverts more successful than others
Neuroscientist Friederike Fabritius has worked with companies like Google and Deloitte on how to retain top talent. While many leaders prefer to hire extroverts, she says introverts are often more successful at work.
Psychology | Psychology
99 Psychological Facts About Personality (2022) Most People Don't Know
An attempt to understand the psychology behind personality started well into the 1920s and dates back to Freudian times. Although, at the time, much of psychology’s focus was based on behavior and the subconscious or
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Pandemic may have altered some personalities to be more neurotic, less agreeable
The pandemic may have altered adults' personalities, making them somewhat less extroverted, open, agreeable and conscientious, a study found.
Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support
On Getting Rejected a Lot (and Liking It)
What do you do after getting turned down by a dream job? Keep getting turned down.
Psychology | Personality
What It’s Like to Get an Autism Diagnosis After Years of Being Called Difficult, Dramatic and Lazy
Sara Gibbs explores the trajectory of her life in the face of a society that perceived her quirks and exhaustion as exasperating character traits, often underestimating the pain she was in.
Psychology | Personality
How to Identify the 4 Subtle Steps a Narcissist Takes Before Invading Your Life
How to recognize even the most subtle and covert phases of narcissistic control, according to a psychologist.
Psychology | Personality
How to take things less personally | Psyche Guides
Always blaming yourself or assuming others think ill of you? A CBT therapist shares ways to break these self-critical habits
News | News
We Must Move Away from the Cult of Personality in Politics Before It's Too Late
The transformative Left, or the fascist left (same thing), has done a great job of duping the country into believing that our political system is simply the clash of cult titans; the politics of cult personalities. Moving forward in these very dangerous t
Psychology | Psychology
Understanding bad character: Research into the Dark Triad, digested – Research Digest
By Emma Young. Research into the Dark Triad shows no signs of slowing. But other psychologists are proposing different ways to get to grips with the darker side of human nature…
Psychology | Psychology
Our mental self-portraits contain clues about our personalities – Research Digest
By Emma Young. The findings are important not just for understanding how we all see ourselves, but could also be useful for studies into body image disorders
Psychology | Psychology
How Our Brain Preserves Our Sense of Self - Scientific American
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Embracing Our Imperfections
When we embrace vulnerability, learn from failure, and strive to be our best, we can truly and deeply connect with others.
Psychology | Personality
Here's How To Tell if You're an Outgoing Introvert | Well Good
You may be an outgoing introvert if you thrive in social settings, but tend to feel depleted once they're over—and crave alone time.
Psychology | Personality
Are Narcissists More Likely to Experience Impostor Syndrome?
The surprising link between narcissism and impostor syndrome.
Psychology | Psychology
Four Types of People Unfazed by the Coronavirus Pandemic | Psychology Today
Why do some people brush off COVID-19 stress better than others?
Psychology | Personality
Beyond Wealth and Fame: 9 Things That Boost Social Status | Psychology Today
New research identifies a checklist of universal character traits that can increase (or diminish) someone's social status.
Psychology | Personality
Who likes to be alone? Not introverts, according to a new paper on personality and the experience of solitude – Resear
By Christian Jarrett. These results suggest we need to rethink our assumptions about introverts and extraverts and how they experience being alone.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
Honing What You Love to Do Will Give You a Chance to Succeed at Work
“People often succeed because they have a set of various skills that don’t normally go together.”
Psychology | Personality
Gene variants provide insight into brain, body incongruence in transgender -- ScienceDaily
Some of the first biological evidence of the incongruence transgender individuals experience, because their brain indicates they are one sex and their body another, may have been found in estrogen receptor pathways in the brain of 30 transgender individua
Psychology | Personality
80% of Millennials Feel Insecure and Inadequate
A new survey of 2,000 millennials reveals troubling statistics regarding how young adults see themselves in comparison to peers and older generations.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Avoidance, Rumination, Procrastination and the Link to Depression
Procrastination is a very common aspect of depression. To help sufferers and their loved ones better understand this, I’ll unpack the links.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Research Shows that Short Term Therapy Can Be a Game Changer
Just a few hours of therapy-like interventions can reduce some people’s anxiety.
Psychology | Personality
These 3 Personality Styles Are More Susceptible to Persuasion
Most people would scoff at the idea that they aren't in full control of their own decisions. However, a study out of England has identified certain personality profiles that make people more, or less, perceptible to different types of persuasion.
Miscellaneous | Interesting
The Perks of Being a Psychopath
"Always treat everyone with respect. You never know who is secretly a psychopath." - Alex Wayne, Diagnosis How does one go about identifying a psychopath? It's not easy, but researchers
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Feeling Disconnected from How One Used to Be is Linked to Depression
By Christian Jarrett. To the researchers' surprise, greater derailment preceded reductions in depression.
Psychology | Personality
Some Things Introverts With Social Anxiety Wish You Knew
Introversion and social anxiety are not the same thing, but that doesn't mean some of us "quiet ones" don't suffer from it. Here's what it's like.
Health & Fitness | Sleep
How a person sleeps is partially reflective of their personality, study finds
New research published in the European Journal of Personality has found that some personality traits are connected to how long and how well people sleep. ...
Psychology | Personality
Scientists determine four personality types based on new data: Comprehensive data analysis dispels established paradigms
Researchers have sifted through data from more than 1.5 million questionnaire respondents and found at least four distinct clusters of personality types exist: average, reserved, self-centered and role model. They are based on the five widely accepted bas
Health & Fitness | Sleep
Researchers Identify Sleep As A Key Reason Why Personality Traits Predict Longevity – Research Digest
By Christian Jarrett. People with certain personality characteristics are more likely to sleep too little, or too much, or to experience greater sleepiness during the day, and in turn this raises their risk of dying.
Psychology | Personality
Your Wow Moment | Psychology Today
You know that feeling when you’re creatively inspired or even a little transcendent. It is the moment when you solve a math equation and your existence lights up with what feels like divine clarity. That “wow” moment is delicious, but is there a way to ma
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
Biology, Buddhism and our Interconnected "Selves"
Biology and Buddhism have converged in many ways, not least when it comes to the science of ecology.
Psychology | Personality
Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control)
If procrastination isn’t about laziness, then what is it about?
Psychology | Personality
Five myths about psychology - The Washington Post
No, we don’t use only 10 percent of our brains.
Psychology | Psychology
Most Links Between Personality Traits and Life Outcomes Are Replicable, Study Shows – Association for Psychological
Links between personality traits and life outcomes found in previous research are largely reproducible, according to findings from a large-scale replication project.
Psychology | Personality
When Do You Know You Are Emotionally Mature? 26 Suggestions - The Book of LifeThe Book of Life
When Do You Know You Are Emotionally Mature? 26 Suggestions - The Book of Life is the 'brain' of The School of Life, a gathering of the best ideas around wisdom and emotional intelligence.
Psychology | Personality
Survey: Average Person Forms A First Impression In Just 27 Seconds! - Study Finds
You better have your introduction down to a speedy art on that next blind date or job interview. A recent survey finds you only have about 27 seconds to make a good first impression on someone new.
Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support
The everyday experiences that make us feel loved
By Christian Jarrett. People experience love in many situations beyond just romantic relationships.
Psychology | Personality
Shame may feel awful but it is fundamental to survival
By Emma Young. Shame functions like pain – as a warning not to repeat a behaviour that threatens our wellbeing.
Psychology | Personality
What Are Ego Blind Spots?
An essay encourages people to consider their “ego blind spots”: hidden drives and assumptions that prompt us to keep repeating destructive knee-jerk reactions and behaviors. Is it possible to find these blind spots and reconsider (or eliminate) them?
Psychology | Personality
10 Things Mentally Strong People Give Up to Gain Inner Peace | Psychology Today
Letting go of certain things can open the door to true contentment in life.
Psychology | Personality
Coping Styles That Will Ease Your Worries
If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, here are two coping styles that will help ease your worries. Because when you're stressed it's important to have a plan.
Psychology | Personality
Repeatedly watching a video of themselves touching a filthy bedpan reduced people’s OCD symptoms – Research Digest
By Emma Young. "My hands [felt] clean after using the app" said one participant.
Psychology | Personality
A new "intelligence" test has been developed by psychologists — Quartz
But many have argued that evaluating something as complex as intelligence using just one measure is bound to be wrong.
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
How I Learned That You Have the Power to Change Your Own Life
There were moments when it was easier to walk away, but I learned that change happens when you decide to keep going.
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
How to Harness Your Anxiety - The New York Times
Research shows that we can tame anxiety to use it as a resource.
Psychology | Personality
Desiring to alter personality not enough unless you take concrete action to change –
By Christian Jarrett. Active behavioural change is required to achieve shifts in personality.
Psychology | Personality
The Science Behind Why We Procrastinate — Breather Insights
Procrastination is a near-universal experience. Who hasn’t felt the impulse to briefly shrink away from our responsibilities to check our feeds, gossip with coworkers or just stare off into space?
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Yes, Violent Video Games Trigger Aggression, but Debate Lingers - Scientific American
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
Psychology | Personality
New personality type identified. Chances are you’ve had it | Science | AAAS
Study finds that personality changes over the life span
Health & Fitness | Sleep
Struggling in the Dark - Mindful
Lots of research tells us what the best habits are around sleep, but if we are trying too hard day and night, rest may not come easily.
Psychology | Personality
Fight Back Against Imposter Syndrome | Psychology Today
How to reclaim confidence.
Psychology | Personality
Your Personality Doesn't Change Much When You're Drunk, Study Finds
If you think you've got an alter ego when you're drunk, think again. A new study finds your personality actually isn't all that different while intoxicated.
Health & Fitness | Psychology
Understanding Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder
The term "passive-aggressive" is used to describe behavior that expresses defiance or hostility indirectly, rather than openly.
News | The News
Quiz: Birth Order and Personality, Relationships, Theory, and More
Take this WebMD quiz to find out how your birth order may affect who you are.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
How To Tell A Narcissist From Their Possessions
The kinds of things that narcissists buy.
Psychology | Psychology
7 Struggles Only the Rarest Myers-Briggs Personality Type Will Understand
The struggle is real for INFJs.
Psychology | Psychology
23 Signs You're Secretly An Introvert | HuffPost
You might be a "quiet type" after all.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
How To Read Personality From Online Profile Pictures
...and what your profile picture says about your personality.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
There’s no significant connection between your personality as a teenager and a septuagenarian — Quartz
Look at a photo of yourself as a teenager and, mistaken fashion choices aside, it’s likely you see traces of the same person with the same personality quirks as you are today. But whether or not you truly are the same person over a lifetime—and what t
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
How to Change Your Personality -- Science of Us
A big new study promises you are (probably) not stuck with yourself.
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
Rejection By This Parent Does Most Damage To Personality
Both parents affect your personality, but rejection by one parent could be more critical for long-term development.
Health & Fitness | Psychology!
Psychologists Say There Are Only 5 Kinds of People in the World. Which One Are You?
Once you understand your personality type, it's easy to identify other people's too.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
5 Easy Ways to Network for People Who Loathe Networking
You don't need to be the most outgoing person in the world to succeed at networking—we promise.
Advice & Self-Help | Lifestyle
10 Signs You Are Probably An Ambivert
by Anisha Tyagi, LifeHack Nowadays, if you identify as an introvert or an extravert, the internet is a wonderful resource for you to affirm your sense of self, find a community of similar individua...
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3 secrets to the billionaire personality
"Billionaires are different," a report on billionaire personality traits said, citing three personality traits that are "essential" for success.
News | Interesting Links
Two Personality Traits Which Predict Long Life
Why friends are better at predicting how long you’ll live from personality traits. Men with conscientious personality traits and those who are open to experience live longer, a new study finds. For women, those who are more agreeable and emotionally st
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
You Had Me At Hello: The Science Behind First Impressions
Maybe it's true that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. People are judging your personality from the first word you speak, scientists say. Try it yourself with our quiz.
