Imagine you had to explain the concept of personality to a group of (friendly and curious) aliens. You could start with the etymology of the word: persona in Latin refers to the mask worn in Roman ...

Share on Pinterest New findings indicate that emotional stability was the most powerful predictor of overall satisfaction with life and career. Mal de Ojo Studio/Stocksy A new study suggests that ...

Below are some of the most common character traits, a few actors who helped bring them to life, and advice on portraying them in your own work. Kind and empathetic; strives to help others when they’re ...

As explained in Part 1 of this series, people with Cluster B personality disorders are frequently domineering, vindictive, and intrusive with family members, including those they are divorcing. This ...

A common question for ice breakers in club meetings and blind dates, as well as popular YouTube video content, is — what is your MBTI? Perhaps, you have seen 16 different personality categories ...

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 ...

The term “addictive personality” refers to someone who has a natural tendency to develop addictions. It is not an official medical diagnosis, and many experts oppose the idea. It may be tempting to ...