Most of what we know about personality disorders is based on symptom checklists and leaves out the "person." New research ...

An individual’s genetics and their environment both shape their personality. However, opinions differ on the degree to which each of these factors influences personality, and how they contribute to ...

Most people would like to think they're fun and outgoing, or are interesting people with a lot of emotional depth. But for some, that's not always the case, and it has a lot to do with the words they ...

Personality types A, B, C, and D group people according to key personality traits. These types may affect many areas of life, including an individual’s health. Essentially, the personality types A, B, ...

For years, Olga Khazan, a Virginia-based staff writer at The Atlantic, knew she had a big problem: she hated much of her own personality. "I was constantly worried about everything," she said. "Just ...

For years, the "cat person vs. dog person" debate has been a playful way to categorize ourselves. But beyond simply liking a particular animal, there's a growing understanding that our choice reflects ...

A man with a tattoo of guns and a skull might be assumed to be antisocial and violent. But what if he is just really into Guns N' Roses, a band that uses guns and skulls in its imagery? A new study ...

Most research on the romantic relationships of people with personality disorders has focused on the difficulties these individuals face in their relationships. For example, studies have shown that ...

Leonard Baier is a graphic designer who lives in a small town in Germany. He’s the perfect person to meet at a party because he can always find a topic of conversation. If he goes into a bar alone, he ...