Personality
Latest about personality
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Men's Looks Matter More Than Women Admit, Study Shows
By Cari Nierenberg published
The new study attempted to put the looks-versus-personality decision to the test in women.
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Laziness Is Contagious, Scientists Find
By Cari Nierenberg published
Prudence, impatience and laziness are personality traits that were thought to be pretty set once you reached adulthood. But a new study suggests otherwise.
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Which Personality Types Are Most Likely to Be Happy?
By Scott Barry Kaufman published
The real link between personality and well-being.
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New You: Personality May Change After Therapy
By Stephanie Pappas published
Is your personality set for life? A new study finds that people's personality can change after they receive treatment for a mental health condition.
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Ranking Romance: Here Are the Best (and Worst) States for Love
By Kacey Deamer published
Is Virginia really for lovers?
![muddy-pig-personality](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9dCUFPyKBboGJzE2eLotj5-320-80.jpg)
Privileged Pigs Are More Optimistic
By Kacey Deamer published
Pigs can be pessimists, but in nicer homes, they become more optimistic.
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What Your Temperament Says About You (or a Presidential Candidate)
By Stephanie Pappas published
Temperament isn't quite the same thing as personality.
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'Envious' Reigns As Most Common Personality Type
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
The majority of people fall into one of four personality categories, a recent study from Spain finds.
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