The psychological debate about sibling order has persisted for decades—but it might be time to break up with the popular ...

Personality science tells us that traits can change, and you’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to the direction.

Based on genetic studies, scientists estimate that 30% to 60% of your personality is inheritable. Research also suggests that significant personality changes tend to occur between ages 20 to 40. Were ...

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 ...

Some people believe personality is fixed, but more recent research suggests that personality may develop over time and that people’s personality traits can change. Personality types group people into ...

What’s so interesting about talking robots? From The Tin Man and C3P0 to HAL 9000, humans have long fantasized about bringing their lovable idiosyncrasies to metal and silicon. Now, as intelligent ...

In 2013, personality disorder afficionados reviewing the newly released Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), noticed a unique classification. Schizoptypal ...

Male elephants have distinct characters, and certain individuals within the society are influential and can have a positive psychological impact on the group, according to new research. The study also ...