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Early career choices appear to influence personality, study finds

In the state of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, 16-year-old students in middle-track schools decide whether to stay in school to pursue an academic career or enroll in a vocational training program. A new study offers evidence that the path they choose influences their personality years later. The research is reported in the journal Psychological Science. “We wanted […]

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Scientists determine four personality types based on new data

Northwestern University researchers have sifted through data from more than 1.5 million questionnaire respondents and found at least four distinct clusters of personality types exist: average, reserved, self-centered and role model. The findings challenge existing paradigms in psychology. The new study, led by Luís Amaral of the McCormick School of Engineering, will be published Sept. […]

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New personality test is faster, tougher to trick

Psychology researchers have developed a new personality test that is both faster to take and much harder to manipulate by those attempting to control the outcome. “The test draws on the ‘Big Five’ approach to personality assessment, so it’s a new method for personality testing, rather than a new paradigm,” says Adam Meade, a professor […]

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You Might Be A 'Type D Personality' And Not Even Know It

Mention the term “Type A personality” and chances are an immediate image comes to mind. Your super driven boss, an annoying perfectionist to the end, or your competitive and highly organised friend, the one who manages to listen to a podcast, run 10kms and make bircher museli from scratch — all before 9am.  Type B? They’re the […]

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CSIRO Reveals How To Lose Weight According To Your Personality

Struggling to keep off the kilos? According to a new CSIRO report, your personality could be to blame. Scientists have established five character traits that dictate how likely a person is to maintain a healthy diet. “If you’re frustrated by unsuccessful weight-loss attempts, having a better understanding of your personal triggers and diet patterns can […]