Personality Articles

When First Impressions Count

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Apparently first impressions are important when the intent is to communicate personality through appearance. The finding, by University of Texas researchers is significant given the ubiquity of social media communication opportunities. According to background information in ...

TV Linked to Aggressive Behavior in Children

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
A new report suggests 3-year-old children who are exposed to more TV appear to be at ...

Antipsychotic Medications Linked to Unhealthy Weight Gain

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Research has confirmed what many parents and friends have observed -- that second-generation antipsychotic medications ...

Extreme Views More Likely to Be Shared

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Have you ever noticed that opinions expressed by individuals over the media seem to slant toward ...

Women Recognize Emotions Better

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Researchers have finally proved that women have superior skills when it comes to distinguishing emotions. Université de Montréal scientists determined ...

Older Cancer Patients Benefit From Counseling

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Unfortunately, a diagnosis of cancer is often associated with depression in the older adult. The double whammy ...

Baby Boomers Maybe Not Narcissistic

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Although the popular inclination is to portray baby boomers as whiners, complainers and narcissists, a new study suggests the ...

New Study Solves Brain Mystery

Friday, October 16th, 2009
Scientists report a significant breakthrough in explaining how the brain processes language. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine ...

Scientists Study a New Option for OCD

Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Scientists are working together to learn how a new treatment technique affects people with obsessive-compulsive disorder. The University of Rochester Medical ...

Moral Behavior Is Contextual, Not Universal

Monday, October 12th, 2009
Are you proud of yourself for being a “green consumer”? According to a new study, association with the green movement may ...