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Is 'lucky girl syndrome' trending on TikTok just old-school magical thinking?

By Lou Mudge published

The "lucky girl syndrome" trend may be another foray into the realm of magical thinking.

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Conscientious Guys Wow Women on the Dance Floor

By Stephanie Pappas last updated

Personality linked to smooth moves.

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Haters Gonna Hate? Why Some People Dislike Everything

By Laura Poppick last updated

Some people may be predisposed to dislike lots of things, new research suggests.

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Heartbeats Hint at Personality Traits

By Rachael Rettner last updated

Aspects of our personality can be revealed in a heartbeat, literally.

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Will Your Toddler Be a Drinker? Personality May Tell

By Laura Poppick last updated

Highly sociable tots, along with emotionally stable ones, were more likely than their peers to drink alcohol as teens.

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Going for Gold! 7 Olympic Secrets to Success

By Robin Nixon last updated

The same tricks that work for Olympians can also lead to everyday success.

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Scientists Want to Know What ;) Really Means

By Sara G. Miller last updated

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'Universal' Personality Traits Are Not, Study Finds

By Megan Gannon last updated

A new study of an isolated Bolivian society shows the "Big Five" might not be as comprehensive as previously thought.

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Are These Four Personality Types for Real?

By Stephanie Pappas last updated

Researchers find that personality traits occur in clusters.

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With Personality Traits, You Are Who You Like

By Stephanie Pappas last updated

People are tolerant of even their worst personality traits in others.

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