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 ...

The exact cause of personality disorders is unclear. However, genetics, neurological differences, and environmental factors may contribute to the development of these complex mental health conditions.

This course offers a psychological study of structure, organization and development of the person as a complex and integrated whole. You will undertake analysis of major theories, methods and research ...

The Editors at Communications Psychology, Nature Communications, and Scientific Reports invite submissions on the topic of personality development. This curated Collection will bring together ...

People love taking personality tests, but are personality types real? Maybe, and maybe not. Personality development is complicated, and most healthy personality types are not so easily defined. Your ...

Affectionate mothering in childhood may have a lasting impact on important personality traits, potentially influencing life outcomes such as educational achievement, economic success, and health and ...

From Aristotle to Sigmund Freud and Abraham Maslow, countless theories and concepts for understanding personality have been proposed. Throughout history, these and other great minds sought to answer ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about talent, technology, and the future of work. Organizations spend extraordinary amounts of money on leadership ...

HAMBURG — What is “normal” and what isn’t? This question is constantly being renegotiated in psychology. And sometimes, the boundaries shift, as they are now. What is considered a personality disorder ...

Personality traits are essentially the same in children as adults. But children typically experience more change and growth than adults do. Discovering their personality is a big part of growing up.

From Aristotle to Sigmund Freud and Abraham Maslow, countless theories and concepts for understanding personality have been proposed. Throughout history, these and other great minds sought to answer ...