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Pop Personality: A to Z Examples of Personality in Popular Culture

May 2, 2023

Personality has been part of the zeitgeist for as long as people have been telling stories. This article compiles interesting examples of personality as the subject being discussed, researched, or...

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Indelible Implications of Individuality: Connections Between Personality Traits and Over 40 Important Life Outcomes

August 28, 2022

Personality traits have been linked to important life outcomes. Results from large-scale testing provide insights into the relative frequency of...

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Pandemic Personality: Traits, Sheltering in Place, Vaccines, and Other Preventative Behaviors

May 9, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating global impact, resulting in the deaths of millions. During pandemics, societies can encourage...

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The Science of Personality Assessment and the Art of Interpretation

May 8, 2022

The science of personality assessment has advanced considerably over the last century. Quality assessment and thoughtful interpretation of results...