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Being late personality

Being late personality

Being late may have less to do with time management and more with personality type.

Narcissistic traits change throughout a lifetime

Narcissistic traits change throughout a lifetime

Research shows that characteristics of narcissism such as feeling self-important,...

Being late personality

Being late personality

Being late may have less to do with time management and more with personality type.

Susceptibility to persuasion

Susceptibility to persuasion

The degree to which people are susceptible to persuasion has been categorized by...

Criminal behavior linked to thinking about risk

Criminal behavior linked to thinking about risk

Law breakers seek more risk than law abiding citizens when there is something to...

Measure your charisma

Measure your charisma

Six question quiz reports whether you are charismatic.

The ambivert advantage

The ambivert advantage

The traits of introversion and extraversion exist across a continuum and the vast...

Narcissistic traits change throughout a lifetime

Narcissistic traits change throughout a lifetime

Research shows that characteristics of narcissism such as feeling self-important,...

Time pressure & speaking the truth

Time pressure & speaking the truth

People give socially desirable responses instead of honest answers under the pressure...

Faces appear more dominant when the head is tilted down

Faces appear more dominant when the head is tilted down

The dominance effect is produced by the V-shaped angle of the eyebrows.

Body shapes and personality

Body shapes and personality

A variety of personality traits are inferred from body appearance, and first impressions...

Faces appear more dominant when the head is tilted down

Faces appear more dominant when the head is tilted down

The dominance effect is produced by the V-shaped angle of the eyebrows.

Body shapes and personality

Body shapes and personality

A variety of personality traits are inferred from body appearance, and first impressions...

Impacts of birth order

Impacts of birth order

Later born children are more likely to be self employed than first borns.

The ability to identify genuine laughter transcends culture

The ability to identify genuine laughter transcends culture

Participants from the U.S. and 20 other countries were generally able to tell the...

Social connection most likely to counter depression, out of 100 modifiable factors.

Social connection most likely to counter depression, out...

Researchers identify key factors for depression among more than 100.

Dark chocolate beats depression

Dark chocolate beats depression

Dark chocolate positively affects mood and relieves depressive symptoms.

A combination of personality traits might make you more addicted to social networks

A combination of personality traits might make you more...

The effect of broad personality traits such as neuroticism and agreeableness on...

Social connection most likely to counter depression, out of 100 modifiable factors.

Social connection most likely to counter depression, out...

Researchers identify key factors for depression among more than 100.

Dark chocolate beats depression

Dark chocolate beats depression

Dark chocolate positively affects mood and relieves depressive symptoms.

Study uncovers social cost of using AI in conversations

Study uncovers social cost of using AI in conversations

Exploring the impact of AI chat tools on conversation efficiency, positivity, and...

Screen time, extracurriculars, and mental health

Screen time, extracurriculars, and mental health

Teens who are more involved in extracurricular activities, and engage in less screen...

Smartphone dependency

Study uncovers social cost of using AI in conversations

Study uncovers social cost of using AI in conversations

Exploring the impact of AI chat tools on conversation efficiency, positivity, and...

Married couples who merge finances may be happier, stay together longer

Married couples who merge finances may be happier, stay...

Merging finances may boost happiness, longevity in marriages, says Indiana University...

Music for studying and sleeping share surprising similarities

Music for studying and sleeping share surprising similarities

Discover how study and sleep music share characteristics, fostering focus and relaxation,...

Friends enjoy being reached out to more than we think

Friends enjoy being reached out to more than we think

The greater the surprise, the greater the appreciation.

Music for studying and sleeping share surprising similarities

Music for studying and sleeping share surprising similarities

Discover how study and sleep music share characteristics, fostering focus and relaxation,...

Married couples who merge finances may be happier, stay together longer

Married couples who merge finances may be happier, stay...

Merging finances may boost happiness, longevity in marriages, says Indiana University...

Revealing goals

Revealing goals

You should only tell higher-status people about your ambitions.

Spending habits reveal personality

Spending habits reveal personality

Personality traits can be inferred from spending habits, with predictions more accurate...

What your car says about your personality

What your car says about your personality

From red sports cars to air fresheners here are eleven things that will give the...

People look for the same personality types again and again, in romantic relationships.

People look for the same personality types again and again,...

The University of Toronto conducted a research study in order to see whether we...

How quick are you to fall in love?

How quick are you to fall in love?

Is the speed of falling in love related to how long the flame will last?

The key dose of nature that promotes health

The key dose of nature that promotes health

Spending two hours per week in nature is the threshold for promoting health and...

The tipping point: Service sector susceptible to mental health issues

The tipping point: Service sector susceptible to mental...

The incidence of stress, depression and reduced sleep is greater for jobs that rely...

How to choose the best workout based on your personality

How to choose the best workout based on your personality

Choose a physical activity consistent with your personality for an effective workout....

Myths about personality tests

Myths about personality tests

Five myths about what personality is and how it can be measured.

Breathing techniques help to improve students' mental health.

Breathing techniques help to improve students' mental health.

Elements of well-being improve through stress and anxiety exercises.

Dog personalities change over time

Dog personalities change over time

Dog personalities are shaped over time and according to the interactions they have...

What your favorite cat says about your personality

What your favorite cat says about your personality

There is a style of cat for everyone.

What your favorite cat says about your personality

What your favorite cat says about your personality

There is a style of cat for everyone.

Dog personalities change over time

Dog personalities change over time

Dog personalities are shaped over time and according to the interactions they have...

The marshmallow test revisited

The marshmallow test revisited

Children may care more about what authority figures think of them then what was...

Don’t like going to the gym? It could be your personality

Don’t like going to the gym? It could be your personality

Helping staff development through exercise choices.

Don’t like going to the gym? It could be your personality

Don’t like going to the gym? It could be your personality

Helping staff development through exercise choices.

The marshmallow test revisited

The marshmallow test revisited

Children may care more about what authority figures think of them then what was...

Finance

Married couples who merge finances may be happier, stay...

Merging finances may boost happiness, longevity in marriages, says Indiana University study.

Music

Music for studying and sleeping share surprising similarities

Discover how study and sleep music share characteristics, fostering focus and relaxation, based on recent Aarhus University research.

AI

Study uncovers social cost of using AI in conversations

Exploring the impact of AI chat tools on conversation efficiency, positivity, and social relationships.

Friendship

Friends enjoy being reached out to more than we think

The greater the surprise, the greater the appreciation.

Punctuality

Being late personality

Being late may have less to do with time management and more with personality type.

Technology

Screen time, extracurriculars, and mental health

Teens who are more involved in extracurricular activities, and engage in less screen time, have better mental health.