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Why Do People Believe in Demonic Possession?
Why do people believe in demonic possession and exorcism? Culture, religion, and psychology can help explain paranormal beliefs. Learn more.
Read MoreThe Dark Side of Creativity: How Imagination Derails Performance
The dark side of creativity can emerge when leaders are stressed. Find out how too much imagination derails performance.
Read MorePredicting Athletic Performance with Personality Assessment
Personality assessment meets the talent management needs of professional sports organizations by predicting athletic performance. Read how.
Read MoreHow to Avoid Scams: The Psychology of Scamming
Do our personality characteristics make us more vulnerable to scammers? They can. Find out how in our article on how to avoid scams.
Can Job Applicants Fake Personality Tests?
Can job applicants fake personality tests? We’ll give you four reasons why trying to fake a personality test doesn’t matter to the selection process.
Who Prefers to Work from Home?
Learn about the personality characteristics of people who prefer to work from home and other factors that influence remote work preferences.
The Impact of Personality on High Potentials
Personality assessment can have a critical impact on high-potential development. Find out how.
The 2024 Derailers of the Year
According to annual tradition, The Science of Personality podcast cohosts review the 2024 derailers of the year. What made the list? Find out.
Three Types of Social Influence: Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience
Why are people susceptible to conformity, compliance, and obedience? Personality explains our responses to these types of social influence.
Navigating Leadership Transitions: Advice for New CEOs
CEO transitions bring unique challenges. Read about personality characteristics that drive high performance among new CEOs.
Unraveling the Psychological Drivers of the Salem Witch Trials
What does psychology reveal about the Salem witch trials? Learn how mass hysteria and social dynamics drove colonial America’s infamous witch hunt.
The Psychology of Nightmares
The psychology of nightmares reveals what causes bad dreams. Explore how nightmares relate to personality.
The Hidden Drawbacks of a Nice Corporate Culture
A nice corporate culture comes with some hidden drawbacks. Discover why organizations with a nice culture struggle with productivity and...
Modern Team Development
What are the key areas for modern team development? This article covers the value of team development for building high-performing teams.