Social introverts, thinking introverts, anxious introverts and restrained introverts all have positive qualities.

Psychologist Dr. Jessica Ribeiro, PhD defines introversion as a personality trait characterized by a preference for quiet, less stimulating environments and activities. “It describes how you gain ...

If you feel relieved when plans change, you likely share some brilliant personality traits with others who feel the same way.

Raymond Cattell is one of the founding fathers of the trait perspective in personality psychology. He is widely known for his role in the development of factor analysis, a statistical tool for ...

Today’s observance of World Introvert Day puts a well-deserved spotlight on inward thinkers and the less visible ways they strengthen relationships and group settings. By ... Read more The post World ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." There are so many ways to characterize our personalities these days. Of course, there’s the breakdown ...

Can't seem to match the energy of a good friend? You might be on opposite ends of the personality spectrum — and that's OK.

For years, Olga Khazan, a Virginia-based staff writer at The Atlantic, knew she had a big problem: she hated much of her own personality. "I was constantly worried about everything," she said. "Just ...

The differences between people’s personalities can be broken down in terms of five major traits—often called the “Big Five.” Each one reflects a key part of how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.