Wonder why some people take charge, while others working quietly behind the scenes? The answer might lie in the 4 animal ...

Here are four signs that burnout is silently changing your personality for the worse, and how you can spot them in your daily ...

A new framework translates the zodiac into measurable personality dimensions — and reveals which sign truly matches your ...

New research published in Political Psychology has found that the most devoted supporters of Donald Trump share a distinct ...

Ever feel like you’ve got a "Welcome" mat out for people who just drain your energy? It’s not just bad luck—it turns out some ...

Flirting is often seen as playful behavior that signals interest to a potential partner. But according to new research, there ...

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have a compelling new data point to add to the nature vs. nurture debate about what shapes human behavior and traits. Data from a massive global survey ...

Psychologists have been studying personality for a very long time. Thinking about personality as a collection of traits goes all the way back to ancient Greece and Rome, and trait theorists such as ...

The exact cause of personality disorders is unclear. However, genetics, neurological differences, and environmental factors may contribute to the development of these complex mental health conditions.

Many people see traits as something like innate brain circuits or genetic codes that cause our behaviors. This is why, for example, companies measure personality traits of job applicants. If someone ...

Schizophrenia involves periods of psychosis, with symptoms like delusions and hallucinations. Schizoid personality disorder is a persistent pattern of thoughts and behaviors that cause distress but ...

In workplaces across the country, many workers are discussing the topic of “personality hires.” Essentially, personality hires are employees hired for having the “it” factor. Typically, they’re ...