Usually, the “what came first” question refers to the chicken and the egg, but that’s not the case for UA researchers John Wiens and Tereza Jezkova, professor and postdoctoral researcher in the ...

When we meet new people, our first impressions of their personality may depend, at least in part, on their body shape, according to new research. When we meet new people, our first impressions of ...

How different are men and women really? About 30 years ago, if dating guides are any indication, some people assumed vast differences in personality, with Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus ...

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In comparison, “good” people were perceived as more conforming, traditional, secure, warm, agreeable, universalistic, conscientious, and calm. While there are some overlapping traits, researchers ...

Many people see traits as something like innate brain circuits or genetic codes that cause our behaviors. This is why, for example, companies measure personality traits of job applicants. If someone ...