New research published in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology identifies specific psychological traits associated with a ...

According to psychology professor Richard Wiseman, there are four distinct traits that all the luckiest people share.

New research suggests that a potential partner’s willingness to protect you from physical danger is a primary driver of ...

A great debate between personality trait theorists and social psychologists began in 1968 following the publication of Personality and Assessment, Walter Mischel’s influential book in which he argued ...

Some women arrive with perfectly contoured cheekbones and precisely drawn brows. Others show up with barely a trace of makeup ...

Most can agree there's no worse annoyance than seeing people who take everything personally get offended so easily. With their highly perfectionist tendencies and inability to control their emotions, ...

Ever caught yourself thinking out loud? You might have felt a bit silly, especially if someone overheard. Yet psychologists have found that talking to yourself can be a sign of insight and mental ...

Have you ever taken a personality test? If you’re like me, you’ve consulted BuzzFeed and you know exactly which Taylor Swift song “perfectly matches your vibe.” It might be obvious that internet ...

There’s a huge connection between the words you use and the strength of your personality. The phrases you utter can reveal a lot about your character. It’s almost as if your language is a mirror, ...