Based on emerging research showing people can shift their core personality traits, Laurie Clarke tried tweaking hers. Here's what happened. When I noticed a recurring itch in my hand a few months ago, ...

Most clinicians still underestimate the degree to which genetic factors shape personality traits and personality development. This is not controversial within behavioral genetics, but it remains ...

Most people would like to think they've got great personalities. Some see themselves as fun and outgoing, while others fancy themselves as interesting people with a lot of emotional depth. To others, ...

In recent years, psychology has leaned heavily toward dimensional models of personality disorders (PDs). Instead of drawing boundaries around borderline, narcissistic, or avoidant personalities, ...