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.

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Based on emerging research showing people can shift their core personality traits, Laurie Clarke tried tweaking hers. Here's ...

Where do you fall in the OCEAN of personality? Reviewed by David Susman, PhD Personality makes you who you are—it's why some people thrive in social settings while others prefer solitude. Many ...