An individual’s genetics and their environment both shape their personality. However, opinions differ on the degree to which each of these factors influences personality, and how they contribute to ...

The exact cause of personality disorders is unclear. However, genetics, neurological differences, and environmental factors may contribute to the development of these complex mental health conditions.

This course offers a psychological study of structure, organization and development of the person as a complex and integrated whole. You will undertake analysis of major theories, methods and research ...

Blame it on your parents (nature). Blame it on your friends (nurture). But, in truth, you can probably blame your personality on both. Is the development of human personalities the result of inherited ...

Perminder Sachdev receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Australian Research Council (ARC). He also has funding support from a number off oundations, ...

Human personality traits are known to systematically differ across geographical regions around the world. Although there are all sorts of reasons why this might be, a new study found that regional ...

What personality traits makes someone who they are? Each person has an idea of their own personality type — if they are bubbly or reserved, sensitive or thick-skinned. Psychologists who try to tease ...

Personality traits are essentially the same in children as adults. But children typically experience more change and growth than adults do. Discovering their personality is a big part of growing up.