Personality
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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.
Latest about personality
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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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Men's and Women's Personalities: Worlds Apart, or Not So Different?
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Men and women's personalities are worlds apart, a new study says, but other researchers say it ain't so.
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Some Personality Traits Affect How You Smell
By Rachael Rettner last updated
It may be possible to get a hint of an individual's personality through his or her scent.
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