News tagged with personality

Still irritating after all these years: Study of adult children and parents

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

May 05, 2009 | 4 / 5 (4) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- The majority of parents and adult children experience some tension and aggravation with one another, a new study says.

Psyched out by stereotypes: IU research suggests thinking about the positive

Psyched out by stereotypes: Research suggests thinking about the positive

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

May 04, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

In a new study, cognitive scientists have shown that when aware of both a negative and positive stereotype related to performance, women will identify more closely with the positive stereotype, avoiding the ...

Research finds perceived warmth, 'babyfaceness' positive characteristics for black CEOs

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

Apr 30, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

As President Barack Obama commemorates his 100th day as the country's first black commander-in-chief, a new study by Kellogg School of Management researchers examines the intersection of race and power in corporate America. ...

Sugar, spice and puppy dog tails: Developing sex-typed personality traits and interests

Medicine & Health / Research

Apr 29, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

A new longitudinal study of children's personality traits and interests tells us that sex-typed characteristics develop differently in girls and boys. The study, by researchers at The Pennsylvania State University, the University ...

For your health, pick a mate who is conscientious and, perhaps, also neurotic

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

Apr 28, 2009 | 5 / 5 (5) | 2

Conscientiousness is a good thing in a mate, researchers report, not just because it's easier to live with someone who washes the dishes without being asked, but also because having a conscientious partner ...

Personality traits contribute to 'placebo effect'

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

Apr 23, 2009 | 4.6 / 5 (7) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at McGill University have found for the first time that novelty seeking personality types enjoy a stronger “placebo response,” or pain relief caused by the administration of a sham treatment, ...

Living outside the box: New evidence shows going abroad linked to creativity

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

Apr 23, 2009 | 4 / 5 (2) | 0

Living in another country can be a cherished experience, but new research suggests it might also help expand minds. This research, published by the American Psychological Association, is the first of its kind to look at the ...

Researchers identify personality traits

Medicine & Health / Research

Apr 03, 2009 | 2.9 / 5 (7) | 0

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine's (BUSM) New England Centenarian Study have noted specific personality traits associated with healthy aging and longevity amongst the children of centenarians. The work ...

Maternal personality affects child's eating habits

Medicine & Health / Health

Apr 03, 2009 | 2.5 / 5 (2) | 0

Mothers with many negative thoughts and feelings are more likely to give their children unhealthy food. This is shown in a study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) in collaboration with the University of ...

Study: Video games can teach helpful behavior, too

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

Apr 02, 2009 | 5 / 5 (3) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Previous research by Iowa State University psychologists has found that violent video games can teach children to be aggressive, producing more aggressive behaviors over time. But according ...

Study: Embrace the 'Dwight Schrutes' in your office for better performance

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

Mar 30, 2009 | 4.7 / 5 (3) | 0

Nobody wants to share a cubicle with a new hire like Dwight Schrute.

Personality influences reproductive success

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

Mar 25, 2009 | 4.5 / 5 (4) | 0

A new study published in the Journal of Personality reveals that personality at adolescence predicts reproductive success later in life. The study findings showed that male and female teens with socially dominant personalities were m ...

Racial biases fade away toward members of your own group

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

Mar 23, 2009 | 3.5 / 5 (4) | 2

White people don't show hints of unconscious bias against blacks who belong to the same group as them, a new study suggests.

New research suggests key to happiness is gratitude -- and men may be locked out

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

Mar 13, 2009 | 3.5 / 5 (11) | 4

With Mother's Day, Father's Day and high school and college graduations upcoming, there will be plenty of gift-giving and well wishes. When those start pouring in, let yourself be grateful—it's the best way to achieve happiness ...