by jmalouff | Dec 12, 2018 | Emotions, Mental health problems, Personality
You likely know someone who has borderline personality disorder (BPD). You might have it yourself. A few of my pals have BPD or at least BPD characteristics. This disorder involves being dramatic and erratic in emotions and relationships. Strong negative emotions...
by jmalouff | Dec 2, 2018 | Mental health problems, Personality
I often talk about personality disorders as part of Introductory Psychology at the University of New England. When I do, I ask students which personality disorder they consider closest to their own personality. Students raise their hand for this disorder or that, and...
by jmalouff | Dec 1, 2018 | Human Thinking and Behavior, Personality, Positive psychology
I am not seeking a new job, but if I were, I might be asked to show that I am creative. More and more companies want to hire creative individuals. Could I show that I am creative? To answer that question, I have to define creativity. The usual...
by jmalouff | Nov 28, 2018 | Human Thinking and Behavior, Personality
I just read Thomas Hodgkinson’s new book on how to be cool. I know — you wonder why someone as cool as I am would read that book — you cannot imagine me being any cooler than I am. But you could be wrong. Hodgkinson lays out nine criteria for being...
by jmalouff | Nov 27, 2018 | Personality, Social psychology
When it comes to clothing choices, are you showing your personality? Do you look old or bold? Chic or geek? Long ago when I went to enroll in my first university courses, several guys streaked through the auditorium naked, except for ski masks. That was a shocker. I...