A classic communication theory, the double bind, may offer a unifying explanation for the paradoxes at the core of borderline ...

Jumping to conclusions that someone's difficult behavior indicates a "personality disorder" is often nothing more than an insult disguised as a clinical observation.

The psychological terms of narcissism have entered the collective dialogue as a pop culture buzzword in the past decade. The terminology is commonly used in today's conversations and interactions.

As he put it, "one of the most important parts of diagnosing isn't always deciding what someone has. It's being able to rule ...

HAMBURG — What is “normal” and what isn’t? This question is constantly being renegotiated in psychology. And sometimes, the boundaries shift, as they are now. What is considered a personality disorder ...

Genetics is just one of several factors thought to influence personality disorder development. Life experiences, family dynamics, coping mechanisms, and social learning may all be contributing factors ...

Have you ever wondered how your personality is related to how you do in life? Estonian researchers have put together a large ...

Diagnosing personality disorders in children is controversial due to natural developmental shifts in mood and behavior. When maladaptive traits remain pervasive and persistent, however, a personality ...

Have you ever wondered how your personality is related to how you do in life? Estonian researchers have put together a large ...