FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 29, 2019·4 min readExtroverts enjoy four key advantages according to science; here they areBeing extroverted may be a clear advantage in the workplace. A new study reveals extroverts tend to be more motivated, conscientious, emotionally positive and better communicators than their more introverted peers.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 30, 2017·3 min readPrudence, Impatience and Laziness: Are These Contagious Personality Traits?According to new research, people unconsciously mimic others' prudent, lazy or impatient attitudes.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 10, 2019·3 min readPersonality traits of drug usersYour personality type may influence addiction to certain drugs, a new study reveals. Those whose personalities rank higher for impulsivity are more likely to use ecstasy, while those who score higher for neurotic traits are more likely to use opioid like heroin, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 13, 2016·3 min readEntitlement is a Recipe For UnhappinessAccording to researchers, those who consider themselves to have a sense of entitlement are often more prone to frustration and unhappiness.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 27, 2018·6 min readHow We Judge Personality from Faces Depends on Our Beliefs About How Personality WorksFacial impressions are shaped by both our perception of the face's specific features and out beliefs about personality, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 1, 2018·4 min readPeople Link Body Shapes with Personality TypesAccording to researchers, our first impressions of people's personalities may depend on their body shape.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 4, 2017·1 min readPersonality Traits ‘Contagious’ Among ChildrenA new study suggests personality is shaped by environment, not just genes and that children may have a bigger influence on each other than we realize.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 11, 2023·6 min readThose With Dark Tetrad Personality Traits More Likely to Catfish and Exploit OthersPeople who score high for "dark tetrad" personality traits, including narcissism, Machiavellianism, sadism, and psychopathy are more likely to embark on "catfishing" behaviors online as well as manipulate and exploit potential partners.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 31, 2021·5 min readPersonality Tests With Deep-Sounding Questions Provide Shallow Answers About the ‘True’ YouSocial 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 27, 2023·5 min readReducing the Temptation to Cheat in RelationshipsPerspective-taking and empathy not only reduce the temptation to cheat on a partner, but they also help protect against other relationship-destroying behaviors.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 22, 2022·7 min readIs Hypersensitivity a Strength or a Weakness?While often associated with being a vulnerability, hypersensitivity can be a beneficial strength, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 17, 2018·4 min read16 Going On 66: Will You be the Same Person 50 Years From Now?According to a new study, personality is both stable and malleable across our lifespan.Read More