Personality

Personality — it's what makes you, you. But what traits make up a person's personality? Can personality be changed? To keep up with research on personality, check here for the latest news.
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Middle children are more agreeable, humble and honest than siblings, new study suggests. The baby of the family would like a word.
By Stephanie Pappas published
A new study finds that middle kids and kids from larger families are more agreeable, honest and humble than younger and older kids or kids from smaller families, but the results contradict other research on the topic.

You can change your personality intentionally, research shows
By Shannon Sauer-Zavala published
Can people change their personality? Yes, by "making intentional tweaks to their thinking and behavior," research finds.

Why do dogs look like their owners?
By Ashley Hamer published
When a dog looks strikingly like its owner, is that a coincidence or is there more to the story?

Why are some people always late?
By Sascha Pare published
Being late is a tendency that some people cannot seem to shake. Many factors contribute to perpetual lateness, including time perception, time management and personality.

Some narcissists chase status, others are driven by a need to be admired, study finds
By Stephanie Pappas published
Narcissistic individuals tend to brag about their exploits, but it's not because their self-esteem is inflated, new research suggests.

Conscientious Guys Wow Women on the Dance Floor
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
Personality linked to smooth moves.

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.

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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