Personality
Personality refers to individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. The study of personality focuses on two broad areas: One is understanding individual differences in particular personality characteristics, such as sociability or irritability. The other is understanding how the various parts of a person come together as a whole.
Adapted from the Encyclopedia of Psychology
Understanding Personality Disorders
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What causes personality disorders?
Research suggests that genetics, abuse and other factors contribute to the development of obsessive-compulsive, narcissistic or other personality disorders.
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Ten Turtles on Tuesday
This is the story of an 11 year old girl with obsessive–compulsive disorder. She is confused, embarrassed, and frustrated by her counting rituals; eventually she talks to her mom and they seek help.
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Mixing oil and water
Psychologists often find that opposites attract in couples with personality disorders.
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Research Debunks Commonly Held Belief About Narcissism
Overuse of “I” and “me” not associated with pathology, study finds
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Recognizing the signs of schizophrenia
Schizophrenia can cause hallucinations, delusions and unusual behaviors, as well as cognitive challenges, such as problems with memory, attention and concentration.
Getting Help
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Help for personality disorders
Research suggests that dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive therapy can help people with one of the most common disorders.
News
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Your personality changes when you move to a new place
February 6, 2017, New York Magazine
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