Openness to Experience, a Trait of Exceptional People
The study of human personality has always aroused great interest. Human beings tend to categorize themselves, and others, on the…
Personality Psychology
In this section, you’ll have the chance to learn more about the most relevant theories about personality psychology. You’ll find out about psychoanalysis, humanism, and cognitivism so as to better understand other people and yourself.
Do You Find It Hard to Relate to Others?
"I find it hard to relate to people. Is there something wrong with me?" This is a recurring question in…
The Tall Man Syndrome is a Form of Narcissism
Tall man syndrome has nothing to do with height and it isn't gender-specific either. This designation describes those people who…
Emotional Detachment Disorder: What Is It?
Emotional detachment disorder encompasses a set of traits in some people that arises from a lack of affection during childhood.…
Solution Aversion: A Very Common Behavior
"Climate change doesn't exist. A group of people invented it to serve their own interests." "People are poor because they…
Emotional Self-Care: The Key to Good Quality of Life
Emotional self-care plays a very important role in well-being. However, like other types of self-care, we only make enough time…
Psychopathy: Characteristics and Curiosities
Not all psychopaths are criminals or in prison. They're not hooded murderers or sinister-looking individuals, either. However, movies and literature…
Respecting Personal Boundaries: Why Do Some People Ignore Them?
Respecting and protecting personal boundaries is a basic principle of health, balance, and well-being. However, as we well know, not…
The Differences Between Introverted and Highly Sensitive People
The differences between introverted and highly sensitive people are often very significant. For starters, as Elaine Aron's studies show, there…
The Relationship Between Voice and Personality
In recent years, research has been conducted to study the relationship between voice and personality. It seems that voice contains…
The Different Types of Introverted Behavior
The definition of introverted behavior goes far beyond the attitudes a person adopts in their socialization. We can see this…
When Narcissists Think They Know More than Experts
There's something that never changes: narcissists think they know more than experts. We're seeing this phenomenon a lot more these…
Are Narcissists Born or Made?
Are narcissists born or made? This is a question many people ask themselves, given the impact that narcissists have on society. Technically, psychologists estimate that only about 1 percent of…
Psychopathic Leaders: Keeping Yourself Strong Before Them
Psychopathic leaders are, in other words, psychological exploiters. Thus, it's important that you learn to keep yourself strong before them.…
It May Be a Good Idea to Create an Alter Ego
Every individual has a unique personality, even if they only develop a small part of it. In principle, "alter ego"…
White Knight Syndrome and Saviors
A person with white knight syndrome has a compulsive need to save and help people and try to solve their…
The Key to Being a True Genius is Persistence
Some people don't believe this, but it's true that certain individuals come into the world with an innate talent. However,…
Will Confinement Change Our Character?
One way or another, confinement will change our character. The effect of the pandemic will be more intense and traumatic…
Gifted Adults: What Are They Like?
Many gifted people aren't aware of their abilities. Their childhoods are usually quite atypical so it's common for them to…
Making Excuses Is a Habit in Many People
Some people seem to be experts at making excuses. They justify every mistake, unfulfilled task, failure, drawback, or unfulfilled promise.…