Posts Tagged ‘extraversion’
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“Our findings lead us to propose a new model of antidepressant mechanism,” says lead author Tony Tang of Northwestern University. “Our data suggests that modern antidepressants work partly by correcting key personality risk factors of depression.”
U. PENN/NORTHWESTERN/VANDERBILT (US)—Antidepressant medications—particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs—can substantially change patients’ personalities. The personality changes appeared to be linked to long-term improvements in mood, a new study suggests. Continue…
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 16:35 - 1 Comment
Society & Culture - Nov 6, 2009 18:17 - 4 Comments
First impressions sometimes say it all
TEXAS-AUSTIN (US)—When it comes to communicating personality through appearance, first impressions do matter, according to new psychology research. Despite the crucial role of physical appearance in creating first impressions, until now little research has examined the accuracy of personality impressions based on appearance alone. (more…)
