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Most links between personality traits and life outcomes are replicable

Neuroscience NewsApril 5, 2019

The majority of replication attempts of previous studies linking personality traits to life outcomes are successful. However, the associations may not be as strong as reported in the results originally published.... Read More...

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Some Personal Beliefs and Morals May Stem From Genetics

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2019

A new study reports genetics, in addition to environmental factors, influence morals and some personal behaviors in adults.... Read More...

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Good Dog? Bad Dog? Their Personalities Can Change

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 24, 2019

Just as with humans, a dog's personality is likely to change over time, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Do You Have a Healthy Personality? Researchers Think They Can Tell You

Neuroscience NewsNovember 27, 2018

Researchers have created a model of what they consider a 'healthy personality type', using contemporary trait perspective. ... Read More...

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Personality and Mood Affect Brain Response to Personal Choice

Neuroscience NewsNovember 20, 2018

Researchers report personality traits and psychological health impact how we value personal control when making decisions. The study reports brain activity in the motivation system is dampened in those with passive personalities and depression when we receive rewards that we have earned or feel in personal control of situations.... Read More...

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It Turns Out There is No “Type” in Type A Personality

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2018

Researchers say there is no "type" in the common pop psychology concept of a "Type A" personality.... Read More...

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Schadenfreude Sheds Light on Darker Side of Humanity

Neuroscience NewsOctober 23, 2018

Researchers say dehumanization seems to be at the core of schadenfreude, the sense of pleasure at other peoples' misfortune. ... Read More...

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“Dark Triad” of Personality Reflected in Dreams

Neuroscience NewsOctober 2, 2018

Researchers report those with dark triad personality traits tend to dream more about aggression and sex.... Read More...

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Why Do Only Some People Get ‘Skin Orgasms’ From Listening to Music?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 29, 2018

Researchers investigate why some people experience frisson, or aesthetic chills, when listening to certain pieces of music. They report those who experience frisson score high for the openness to experience personality trait.... Read More...

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Psychologists Define the ‘Dark Core of Personality’

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 26, 2018

Researchers have identified a common denominator for 'dark' personality traits they have dubbed the D-factor. D-factor, researchers report, can be defined as the general tendency to maximize personal goals and interests over those of another, often to the extent of taking pleasure in hurting others.... Read More...

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Four Personality Types Based on New Data

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 17, 2018

A new, comprehensive data analysis study challenges existing paradigms in psychology relating to personality types. Researchers report there appear to be four major clusters of personality types.... Read More...

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The Evolution of Psychiatric Disorders and Personality Traits

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 7, 2018

Researchers have identified a gene that has evolved through natural selection and is implicated in psychiatric disorders and personality traits. The study suggests natural selection has helped shaped our psychiatric traits and helped to maintain human diversity.... Read More...

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personality

Most links between personality traits and life outcomes are replicable

Good Dog? Bad Dog? Their Personalities Can Change

Personality and Mood Affect Brain Response to Personal Choice

“Dark Triad” of Personality Reflected in Dreams

Why Do Only Some People Get ‘Skin Orgasms’ From Listening to Music?

Four Personality Types Based on New Data

The Evolution of Psychiatric Disorders and Personality Traits