Personality
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These Personality Traits Could Put You At Risk for Social Media Addiction
By Rachael Rettner published
Whether it's scrolling through Instagram or constantly refreshing your Facebook feed, social media can eat up hours of your day.
Genes Can't Explain Why Men Are Less Empathetic Than Women
By Tereza Pultarova published
For women who think that men just don't seem to understand, well, you're right.
A Single Psychedelic Drug Trip Can Change Your Personality for Years
By Brandon Specktor published
When your trip ends, does your mind stay on vacation?
Are Dogs More Likely To Bite You If You're Anxious?
By Brandon Specktor published
If you regularly feel anxious, you might be the perfect candidate for a dog bite.
They've Got Personality: Ant 'Superorganisms' Have Unique Temperaments
By Wynne Parry published
Trees with ants of a certain temperament suffered the least leaf damage.
Could Climate Change Affect People’s Personalities?
By Charles Q. Choi published
People's personalities may be shaped by the temperatures of the places in which they grew up, a new study suggests.
Are Octopuses Smart?
By Sarah B. Puschmann published
Octopuses have many neurons, appear to play, and may have individual personalities, but does this mean they're smart?
Knowing Yourself: How to Improve Your Understanding of Others
By Cari Nierenberg published
Gaining a better understanding of yourself may also improve your capacity to better understand other people, a new study suggests.
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