
Personality - American Psychological Association (APA)
Personality refers to individual differences in patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. The study of personality focuses on individual differences in personality characteristics and how the parts …
Personality: Where Does it Come From? - Article Spotlight - APA
Feb 13, 2018 · Personality: Where Does it Come From and How Does it Work? February 13, 2018 How do our personalities develop? What do we come with and what is built from our …
Treating patients with borderline personality disorder
Apr 1, 2025 · Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a common but often misunderstood condition, even by seasoned mental health professionals. Fortunately, enhanced diagnostic …
Personality is a high-interest topic in high school psychology because most students are in Erik Erikson’s identity versus role confusion stage and are in the process of solidifying many …
Narcissists more likely to feel ostracized
Feb 20, 2025 · Research suggests that narcissists are more likely to feel ostracized due to both actual social rejection and their heightened sensitivity to ambiguous social cues, creating a …
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
JPSP is APA's top ranked, peer reviewed journal on personality and social psychology. Learn how to access the latest research, submit your paper, and more.
Cool is cool wherever you are - American Psychological …
Jun 30, 2025 · People in at least a dozen countries agree about what it means to be cool, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Personality, satisfaction linked throughout adult lifespan
Mar 20, 2023 · Certain personality traits are associated with satisfaction in life, and despite the changes people may experience in social roles and responsibilities over the course of their …
What you need to know about willpower: The psychological …
Jan 26, 2012 · Willpower is the ability to resist short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals. With more self-control would we all eat right, exercise regularly, avoid drugs and …
A Concise Guide to Borderline Personality Disorder
A brief, practical guide to the most current research on and treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD).