Even for those high in the trait, it's not all about vanity.
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Psychology Today Magazine
September 2016
Wisdom for living a satisfying life—from the need for spontaneity to guarding against regret.
A gender transition can provoke a complicated reckoning with just how much—and who—has to change.
Welcome to the anti-social network.
Rachel Bloom turned her struggles with depression, anxiety, and romantic obsession into an unlikely television success.
A Washington journalist is tipped off to the little-known history of his own house.
There’s more to saying “I love you” than sharing a powerful emotion.
What will it mean when millions of people play—and kill—in virtual reality?
GABA can help depression and other mental disorders
The world according to the author of "Lust and Wonder."
How do you make up for lost time?
Can an 11th-hour slip tarnish a candidate’s image?
Female political candidates face a balancing act.
Pride can be a curse—or a source of strength.
A cognitive scientist offers a look at language through the lens of profanity.
A name's pronunciation may influence whether it seems more fitting for a boy or a girl.
Buyers may come for the nostalgia but stay for the inspiration.
Coupling can lead us to perceive others as less attractive.
Personal characteristics can predict musical preferences.
Our gaze during social interactions depends on hierarchy.