Personality Articles

Being Ignored, Even by a Stranger, Hurts

Thursday, January 26th, 2012
A new study finds that being ignored, even by a stranger, can make people feel ...

Military Service May Alter Personality

Thursday, January 26th, 2012
In recruiting messages, the Army has told potential recruits that military service will help an individual maximize his or her ...

Study Examines Genetic Risk for Criminal Behavior

Thursday, January 26th, 2012
A provocative new paper suggests your genetic background may steer you toward a life of crime. University of Texas at ...

Genetic Link to Child Complications from Antipsychotic Drugs

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
A Canadian study suggests a genetic variation can increase the risk of medical ...

Will Shuffling of Personality Disorders In Diagnostic Guide Cause Harm?

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Among the numerous controversies regarding the upcoming revisions to the ...

Narcissistic Men May Pay High Cost in Stress, Cardio Health

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
New research suggests that in addition to relationship difficulties, egotistical men may have an elevated risk for cardiovascular ...

Power Linked to Perception of Height

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Psychologists have discovered that powerful people tend to overestimate their own height. While investigators are unsure as to why the association between ...

Powerful People Think They are Taller Than They Really Are

Saturday, January 21st, 2012
Powerful leaders, whether in the military, political or business arenas, often feel taller than they ...

Psychological Benefits of Religion Tied to Local Values

Saturday, January 21st, 2012
While religion has been found to improve self-esteem and enhance psychological adjustment, a ...

Exercise Can Reduce Anxiety in Women

Friday, January 20th, 2012
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a condition characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worries. Approximately 90,000 Americans or ...
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