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·May 29, 2019·4 min read

Extroverts enjoy four key advantages according to science; here they are

Being 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.

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·March 30, 2017·3 min read

Prudence, Impatience and Laziness: Are These Contagious Personality Traits?

According to new research, people unconsciously mimic others' prudent, lazy or impatient attitudes.

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·June 10, 2019·3 min read

Personality traits of drug users

Your 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.

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·September 13, 2016·3 min read

Entitlement is a Recipe For Unhappiness

According to researchers, those who consider themselves to have a sense of entitlement are often more prone to frustration and unhappiness.

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·August 27, 2018·6 min read

How We Judge Personality from Faces Depends on Our Beliefs About How Personality Works

Facial impressions are shaped by both our perception of the face's specific features and out beliefs about personality, researchers report.

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·November 1, 2018·4 min read

People Link Body Shapes with Personality Types

According to researchers, our first impressions of people's personalities may depend on their body shape.

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·February 4, 2017·1 min read

Personality Traits ‘Contagious’ Among Children

A 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.

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·April 11, 2023·6 min read

Those With Dark Tetrad Personality Traits More Likely to Catfish and Exploit Others

People 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.

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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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·January 27, 2023·5 min read

Reducing the Temptation to Cheat in Relationships

Perspective-taking and empathy not only reduce the temptation to cheat on a partner, but they also help protect against other relationship-destroying behaviors.