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

It might be obvious that internet quizzes are not scientific, but many of the seemingly serious personality tests used to guide educational and career choices are also not supported by research.

Personality refers to a relatively stable set of tendencies in behaviors, cognitions, and emotional patterns, which together constitute a person’s unique character. One person may, for instance, be ...

The people who own the least aren't practicing deprivation — they've simply stopped confusing accumulation with arrival, and that quiet shift changes everything about how satisfaction actually works.

New research shows personality change is possible at any age, with both young and older adults improving emotional stability.

From Aristotle to Sigmund Freud and Abraham Maslow, countless theories and concepts for understanding personality have been proposed. Throughout history, these and other great minds sought to answer ...

Welcome! Our lab focuses on improving mental health conceptualizations, assessment, and diagnosis. Recent research projects and publications have focused on mood and emotion regulation, mania and ...

Megan Malone is an Executive Coach and leads educational content development and training at Truity, a leader in personality assessments. Each person has a unique personality profile. Some people are ...