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·October 13, 2021·5 min read

Personality Traits Linked to Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study adds additional evidence to the link between personality traits and Alzheimer's risk. Researchers found brain changes associated with Alzheimer's are visible early on in people with certain personality traits. Those who scored high for neuroticism and low in conscientiousness were at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's.

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·September 10, 2021·4 min read

Personality Matters, Even for Squirrels

Squirrels have four main personality traits, researchers report. Understanding how an animal's personality influences use of space may be important for wildlife conservation.

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·August 11, 2021·4 min read

Belief in Social Darwinism Linked to Dysfunctional Psychological Characteristics

Those who subscribe to the theory of Social Darwinism tend to be more hostile to others, admire power, are more exploitative, and have lower self-esteem, researchers say.

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·August 9, 2021·4 min read

Why People Snub Their Friends With Their Phone

Phubbing, a behavior where people snub their friends in favor of looking at their cell phones, may be linked to depression and anxiety. The behavior is most common in those with higher levels of neuroticism.

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·August 6, 2021·5 min read

Desire for Social Status Is a Driver of Narcissism

Both grandiose and vulnerable narcissists crave high social status and recognition. Grandiose narcissists consider themselves more successful at being able to obtain high social status, while vulnerable narcissists do not believe they get the social recognition they deserve.

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·July 31, 2021·5 min read

Personality Tests With Deep-Sounding Questions Provide Shallow Answers About the ‘True’ You

Social media feeds are full of online tests offering to reveal your personality traits with seemingly deep questions. However, researchers say these online personality tests are going to reveal very little about your innermost essence.

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·July 30, 2021·4 min read

COVID Non-Compliers Are Less Open to New Ideas, More Extroverted and Driven by Self Interest

Those who flout COVID recommendations are less agreeable, have lower intellect and tend to be more extroverted than those who adhere to recommendations. COVID non-conformists also prioritize self-interest and personal freedom and show greater tolerance for social deviance, a new study reports.

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·July 15, 2021·4 min read

Resilience Is Dynamic, Not a Static Character Trait

Resilience fluctuates because it encompasses the way individuals respond to a variety of circumstances over time.

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·July 14, 2021·7 min read

Mindfulness Meditation Can Make Some Americans More Selfish and Less Generous

Mindful meditation causes those who consider themselves to be more "independent-minded" or egocentric to become less generous and more selfish, researchers report.

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·July 12, 2021·3 min read

Childhood Lead Exposure May Adversely Affect Adults’ Personalities

Early-life exposure to atmospheric lead was associated with less mature and less healthy personality traits in adults.

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·June 30, 2021·6 min read

Genetic Risks for Nicotine Dependence Span a Range of Traits and Diseases

Higher polygenetic risk scores for schizophrenia, depression, neuroticism, and alcohol use disorder are indicators for higher risk of nicotine dependence.

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·June 28, 2021·4 min read

Traits of a Troll: Research Reveals Motives of Internet Trolling

Individuals with dark triad personality traits, including narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, combined with feeling schadenfreude, taking pleasure from the misfortune of others, are more likely to indulge in internet trolling.

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