The Persona, and Where to Get to Know Your Naked Personality

Blake Griffin Edwards LMFT on December 8, 2022 in Progress Notes

While underlying typological features are more or less immutable, archetypical persona is a thin veneer representing compromises between self and society.

While underlying typological features are more or less immutable, archetypical persona is a thin veneer representing compromises between self and society.

Who Is Most Vulnerable to Misinformation?

Sara Gorman, Ph.D., MPH, and Jack M. Gorman, MD on December 7, 2022 in Denying to the Grave

Wondering what makes people prone to misinformation? The current state of the research at the very least suggests it's not a lack of knowledge.

Wondering what makes people prone to misinformation? The current state of the research at the very least suggests it's not a lack of knowledge.

5 Reasons Why Meditation Doesn't Work for Everyone

Sean Grover L.C.S.W. on December 6, 2022 in When Kids Call the Shots

A daily dose of meditation isn’t for everyone.

A daily dose of meditation isn’t for everyone.

The Kinks’ Guide to Gaslighting

Uriel Abulof Ph.D. on December 5, 2022 in Double-Edged

What one song can reveal about the word of the year.

What one song can reveal about the word of the year.

Can You Ever Know What Your Partner Really Thinks of You?

Seth J. Gillihan PhD on December 5, 2022 in Think, Act, Be

It’s hard to be sure, since romantic partners are dishonest with each other in up to a third of their interactions.

It’s hard to be sure, since romantic partners are dishonest with each other in up to a third of their interactions.

Who Would You Have Been if It Was Safe?

Annie Wright LMFT on December 5, 2022 in Making the Whole Beautiful

Ask this question if you come from a relational trauma background and use it to support your grief and to get clear about any work you may yet need to do.

Ask this question if you come from a relational trauma background and use it to support your grief and to get clear about any work you may yet need to do.

Can Someone With BPD or NPD Change?

Beverly Engel L.M.F.T. on December 4, 2022 in The Compassion Chronicles

It is possible for those who suffer from BPD or NPD to change, but many people struggle to let down their defensive walls and become vulnerable.

It is possible for those who suffer from BPD or NPD to change, but many people struggle to let down their defensive walls and become vulnerable.

3 Steps to Grasp the Meaning of First Memories

Arthur J. Clark Ed.D. on December 3, 2022 in Dawn of Memories

Three steps that can help make meaning of early life memories.

Three steps that can help make meaning of early life memories.

What Are the Odds That Your Relationship Will Improve?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on December 3, 2022 in Fulfillment at Any Age

When times are tough in a relationship, both partners might hope that things will work out. A new meta-analysis suggests what it might take to get over the rough patches.

When times are tough in a relationship, both partners might hope that things will work out. A new meta-analysis suggests what it might take to get over the rough patches.

The Media Psychology of Gaslighting and Social Change

Bernard J. Luskin, Ed.D., MFT on December 2, 2022 in The Media Psychology Effect

Gaslighting has become widely used as a strategy to influence how you think. It is a technique that is common in streaming services and important for the public to understand.

Gaslighting has become widely used as a strategy to influence how you think. It is a technique that is common in streaming services and important for the public to understand.

Unconscious Cruelty and Casual Cruelty: Two Toxic Twins

Dale Hartley MBA, Ph.D. on December 2, 2022 in Machiavellians: Gulling the Rubes

Bobbie Gentry said of her hit song, "Ode to Billy Joe," that it's "a study in unconscious cruelty." What's the difference between unconscious and casual cruelty?

Bobbie Gentry said of her hit song, "Ode to Billy Joe," that it's "a study in unconscious cruelty." What's the difference between unconscious and casual cruelty?

How to Understand Elon Musk's Polarizing Leadership Style

Mark Travers Ph.D. on December 2, 2022 in Social Instincts

A leader’s character is often revealed by the decisions they make in a crisis.

A leader’s character is often revealed by the decisions they make in a crisis.

Focusing on the Victim of the Psychopath

Winifred Rule on December 1, 2022 in Surviving the Female Psychopath

Victimization by psychopaths often goes undetected. Serious psychological and emotional abuse is easily and often overlooked, especially true for psychopathic caregivers. 

Victimization by psychopaths often goes undetected. Serious psychological and emotional abuse is easily and often overlooked, especially true for psychopathic caregivers. 

How Testosterone Is the Jekyll and Hyde of Hormones

Charles Harper Webb Ph.D. on November 30, 2022 in Drawing the Curtains Back

Boys and young men are floundering. How can we help?

Boys and young men are floundering. How can we help?

The Many Faces of Narcissistic Abuse

Arash Emamzadeh on November 30, 2022 in Finding a New Home

A new study of individuals with narcissistic relatives reveals multiple themes, such as physical or emotional abuse and the imposition of troubling financial behaviors.

A new study of individuals with narcissistic relatives reveals multiple themes, such as physical or emotional abuse and the imposition of troubling financial behaviors.

The Tragedy Paradox: Why We Like Sad Music

Barbara Blatchley Ph.D. on November 30, 2022 in What Are the Chances?

Why do people report that they enjoy listening to sad music because it makes them feel happy? It may have to do with their personalities.

Why do people report that they enjoy listening to sad music because it makes them feel happy? It may have to do with their personalities.

Why Perfectionism May Lead to Disordered Eating

Marianne E Etherson on November 30, 2022 in The Costs of Perfectionism

Why your perfectionism may contribute to disordered eating.

Why your perfectionism may contribute to disordered eating.

How Parental Invalidation Can Drive Borderline Personality Disorder

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on November 29, 2022 in Fulfillment at Any Age

People with borderline personality disorder have an unstable sense of self, among other key symptoms. A new study points to invalidating parents as a source of the difficulties.

People with borderline personality disorder have an unstable sense of self, among other key symptoms. A new study points to invalidating parents as a source of the difficulties.

Employment, Arguments and Borderline Personality Disorder

Caroline Kamau Ph.D. on November 29, 2022 in The Science of Mental Health

A new study found that having a job, not cutting back on work hours, having fewer arguments, and living with others are factors associated with recovery from BPD.

A new study found that having a job, not cutting back on work hours, having fewer arguments, and living with others are factors associated with recovery from BPD.

Destructive Decision-Making in the Grandiose Narcissist

Carrie Barron M.D. on November 28, 2022 in The Creativity Cure

A charismatic individual with grandiose narcissism can lead others astray. It helps to identify the mesmerized self in the interest of setting a boundary for self-protection.

A charismatic individual with grandiose narcissism can lead others astray. It helps to identify the mesmerized self in the interest of setting a boundary for self-protection.

Leadership for Today: Let's Ask the Right Questions

Emeric Kubiak on November 28, 2022 in The Behavioral Science Hub

Instead of searching for what great leaders look like, we should focus on the means to identify them.

Instead of searching for what great leaders look like, we should focus on the means to identify them.

Science Supports the Usefulness of Knowing How to Respond to Expectations

John A. Johnson Ph.D. on November 22, 2022 in Cui Bono

Contrary to claims that the Four Tendencies are unscientific, there is scientific support for the four personality types and why knowing your type is useful.

Contrary to claims that the Four Tendencies are unscientific, there is scientific support for the four personality types and why knowing your type is useful.

Highly Sensitive for the Holidays

Michael Alcee Ph.D. on November 22, 2022 in Live Life Creatively

Do you find it challenging being a highly sensitive person during the holidays? A few tips can help you get through.

Do you find it challenging being a highly sensitive person during the holidays? A few tips can help you get through.

Childhood Trauma in Borderline Personality Disorder

David M. Allen M.D. on November 22, 2022 in A Matter of Personality

Many experts treat borderline personality as if it were purely a biogenetic brain disease rather than a result of adverse childhood experiences. Is it?

Many experts treat borderline personality as if it were purely a biogenetic brain disease rather than a result of adverse childhood experiences. Is it?

Can Psychology Tell Us About Someone’s Essence?

Liane Gabora Ph.D. on November 22, 2022 in Mindbloggling

When someone crosses your mind, how do you know it’s them you’re thinking of? It’s likely something more abstract than their appearance: the feeling they evoke.

When someone crosses your mind, how do you know it’s them you’re thinking of? It’s likely something more abstract than their appearance: the feeling they evoke.

13 Ways Narcissistic Parents Sabotage Their Children

Julie L. Hall on November 21, 2022 in The Narcissist in Your Life

Here's how narcissists undercut their kids, including the golden child.

Here's how narcissists undercut their kids, including the golden child.

Does Spending a Lot Mean Someone Is Wealthy?

Max Alberhasky on November 21, 2022 in Psychology, Money, and Happiness

What a simple inference about others can teach you about your own personal finances.

What a simple inference about others can teach you about your own personal finances.

Changing the Personality to Experience More Happiness

Carrie Barron M.D. on November 18, 2022 in The Creativity Cure

Can intentional personality change lead to greater happiness? If so, how is it done?

Can intentional personality change lead to greater happiness? If so, how is it done?

Does Everyone Really Have a "Type"?

Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. on November 18, 2022 in Meet, Catch, and Keep

Popular culture encourages the idea of a romantic "type." Recent research isolates and evaluates potential personality similarities between ex-partners and current partners.

Popular culture encourages the idea of a romantic "type." Recent research isolates and evaluates potential personality similarities between ex-partners and current partners.

Personality Assessments: Separating Science From Nonsense

Emeric Kubiak on November 18, 2022 in The Behavioral Science Hub

The question of whether it is relevant to assess personality in hiring is the wrong one to ask. Instead, ask yourself about the best way for measuring personality.

The question of whether it is relevant to assess personality in hiring is the wrong one to ask. Instead, ask yourself about the best way for measuring personality.