Extroverts Live Happier Lives
New research from the U.K. finds extroverted young adults were likely to be satisfied with their lives 40 years later.
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How the Military Can Change Personalities, Slightly
Military training seems to permanently make a grunt less agreeable, which both surprises and reassures traditionally minded psychologists.
The Focused Arrogance of the Highly Creative
New research links creativity with lower levels of honesty and humility.
Extraverts More Likely to Believe in Free Will
Philosophers' views on freedom and moral responsibility are influenced by inherited personality traits. If they can’t be objective, can anyone?
Belief in Conspiracies Linked to Machiavellian Mindset
New research suggests people are more likely to endorse conspiracy theories if they would be willing to personally participate in such a conspiracy.
Study Links Facebook Use with Narcissism
New research from Australia suggests Facebook users are more extroverted and narcissistic than Internet users not plugged into the social network.
Married Couples Don’t Grow More Alike Over Time
New research finds scant evidence for the notion that, in terms of personality, couples grow more similar to one another over time.
Forgiveness, Resentment and Blood Sugar?
New research links diabetic symptoms with a reduced likelihood of forgiving others.
Observe the Child, See the Adult
A new study compares teachers’ assessments of schoolchildren with interviews given by those same people as adults. It suggests our personalities are pretty much set early on.