Flirting is often seen as playful behavior that signals interest to a potential partner. But according to new research, there ...

Psychologists have been studying personality for a very long time. Thinking about personality as a collection of traits goes all the way back to ancient Greece and Rome, and trait theorists such as ...

Have you ever taken a personality test? If you're like me, you've consulted BuzzFeed and you know exactly which Taylor Swift song "perfectly matches your vibe." It might be obvious that internet ...

What it gets wrong is the birthdate part. Strip away the idea that your sign is based on your birthday — and, instead, swap ...

A new analysis of psychological data suggests that manipulative personality traits may stem from deep-seated insecurities ...

Associations of personality traits with physical activity and sedentary behavior were observed in a study. Individuals characterized by high conscientiousness and extraversion are more likely to ...

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have a compelling new data point to add to the nature vs. nurture debate about what shapes human behavior and traits. Data from a massive global survey ...

Many people assume personality types exist on a broad spectrum — but research suggests there's one especially rare type that ...

From bold foxes to gregarious birds, animals’ personalities are increasingly being seen as crucial to conservation efforts.