Defining the basic elements of personality remains a challenge despite decades of sophisticated research. A new approach drills down into personality’s possible nuances.

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**This piece is part of a six-part series profiling each University scientist named to the 2024 Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researchers list. Installments of the series will be posted weekly.** ...

This course offers a psychological study of structure, organization and development of the person as a complex and integrated whole. You will undertake analysis of major theories, methods and research ...

Personality characteristics reflect key differences between people in their motivations. For example, people who are very open to experiences treat new things as something to be approached and ...

Have you ever taken a personality test? If you’re like me, you’ve consulted BuzzFeed and you know exactly which Taylor Swift song “perfectly matches your vibe.” It might be obvious that internet ...

Younger and older adults alike are able to adopt new socio-emotional behaviors. Even older adults benefit from a personality intervention aimed at handling stress and challenging social situations ...

A personality test can show you the blueprint of a high-potential connection, but it cannot build the house. That requires ...

If you have been scrolling through social media lately, chances are you have come across the word ‘otrovert’. It is being ...

Understanding your aesthetic personality has implications beyond museum visits. Research shows that environmental aesthetics significantly impact well-being, productivity and even physical health.