Extraversion is about far more than being sociable. Here is what the research actually says about its facets, its causes and how it is measured.
Category: Personality Psychology
What separates us from each other? Personality is a psychological construct that has been extensively studied by psychologists. Since the dawn of psychology as a discipline, the study of personality has remained a focal point of research. This category aims to enlighten you about findings, debates and analyses related to the construct of personality.
So, explore what makes you unique!
Openness to experience is the personality trait behind curiosity, imagination and a willingness to question what you already believe.
What is an ISTJ? ISTJ is one of the sixteen personality types described by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). These individuals with the ISTJ personality type tend to prefer situations and decisions which they have experienced before and usually use a logic-driven approach to predict events, problems or outcomes. Due to this, they can appear […]
Agreeableness is a personality trait which is associated with being honest, kind, polite, empathetic, cooperative and considerate. It is also one of the Big Five personality traits, alongside openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion and neuroticism. Curious how agreeable you are compared to the other four traits? You can take our free Big 5 personality test […]
Neuroticism is one of the most important personality traits for understanding how people respond to stress, uncertainty, and emotional challenges. Let’s first look at a comprehensive definition of neuroticism. Neuroticism represents the tendency of someone to experience negative emotions such as depression, anxiety, hostility, shame, stress, anger, irritability, and self-doubt more than others. It is […]
Borderline personality disorder was named as such because certain patients with symptoms similar to psychosis and mania seemed to be right on the borderline of other conditions as well. But they did not fit the diagnosis of either schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. This shows us how certain mental conditions might initially appear to be very […]
For decades, the “hard problem” of consciousness has remained a mystery. Psychology and cognitive science have progressed, but the mechanics of consciousness still seem to elude us. After all, it is not easy to answer how physical matter could give rise to subjective experience. In The Architecture of Awareness: Decoding Consciousness, Charles R.W. Sears argues […]
In today’s society, casual sex is no longer as big of a taboo as it once was. As a result, there seems to be greater acceptance towards it. Moreover, various sexual terms have also entered common speak. Nevertheless, the actual act of intercourse is still divisive. An example here is of the taboo around kinks […]
Okay, real talk—have you ever seen a celeb couple and instantly Googled their age gap? Don’t lie, we’ve all done it! Whether it’s Priyanka and Nick, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, or that one weird pairing that made you go, “Wait, she’s older??” – age-gap relationships are everywhere, and people have opinions. And sure, the internet loves […]
Okay, here’s a strange yet entertaining thought: what if your blood type could reveal anything about your personality? Not simply your health or medical history, but also your personal identity. That sounds random, doesn’t it? However, in countries such as Japan and South Korea, this is a reality. People there really believe that your blood […]