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.
Latest about personality

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.

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.

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.

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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