Have you ever wondered what on-screen persona best matches your personality? Here's a science-inspired way to find out.

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Are you the type of person who thanks drivers in cars for stopping so you can cross the road? Your everyday conduct when out and about can say a lot about your personality, according to psychologists.

Based on emerging research showing people can shift their core personality traits, Laurie Clarke tried tweaking hers. Here's ...

If someone asked you to imagine a psychopath, who would you picture? Many of us might conjure an image of a violent criminal who will do anything without remorse to get what they want. After all, ...

Social scientists have sought for years to identify an alcoholic personality and haven't found one. Amplifying politically convenient memes only increases stigma.