Personality Psychology

Would you be able to recognize a dark triad personality? As a matter of fact, most of us do indeed…

Knowing the weak points of a narcissist can help you defend yourself. They also let you know a bit more about…

I love people who speak their minds and are sincere. Those who don't spend hours churning things over and over…

Many people in power possess questionable ethics. However, science now claims that power both hurts and corrupts. Furthermore, it doesn't matter&he...

Some people say very little. However, they're often good at listening and manage to offer their complicity without having to…

People who feel they're not worthy of love often structure their lives in such a way that severely limits their…

“He’s a fully-fledged masochist”. That’s what the CIA concluded after commissioning a group of psychologists to conduct a psychological profile&hel...

Dr. Ronald Schouten has proposed that a category of “almost psychopaths” be applied to people who meet some psychopathic diagnostic…

People with limiting beliefs don’t see beyond their own perspective. In fact, they’re adamant that their own opinions are the…

Persistent people don't give up, regardless of the circumstance, problem, or challenge they may encounter. In a way, this psychological…

You've probably heard of the dark triad of personality. In psychology, it's to measure the darkest personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism...

Cynical people often pride themselves on their sharp skepticism. Indeed, they’re experts in the art of distrust. They address others…

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a diagnostic category defined by the DSM-V. It's featured in many movies or stories. It…

Self-sufficient people are a mixture of healthy self-esteem and independence. They make their own decisions and don't depend on others.…

Do you know yourself as well as you think you do? Surprisingly, you might not. This is because you might…

Be wary of the intellectual bully. People rarely mention this subject but it's quite insidious. This type of person exercises…

A bully, meaning a child who isn't set limits or educated in respect and empathy, can become a mean narcissistic…

Dichotomous thinking defines people who construct their reality based on very rigid categories. For them, everything is black or white,…

We all, to a certain extent, have to compete in our lives. However, nowadays, you might find yourself up against some rather difficult and damaging...

You may have heard someone say, "Don't be so antisocial!" This expression is commonly used but very incorrectly so. The…

Modern psychology uses current psychometrics to explain some of its aspects. Individual differences, for example. However, do you know how this way...