David Funder (2019) begins his widely used personality textbook by defining personality as "an individual’s characteristic patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior ... " Actually, his definition is ...

How do we control our own thoughts? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. Answer by Dr. Abbie ...

I have minor surgery written on my dance card. So, my thoughts zip to my fear of having my blood pressure taken.

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 ...

It can take time and practice to successfully reframe negative thoughts that have been replaying in our mind for years. When Renee Baker was studying architecture in college, professors and ...

Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a mental health condition that causes people to intently focus on their physical symptoms. This may cause distress or interfere with their daily activities. Other ...