Does Ambition Breed Dishonesty?
Ambition is a predictor of success. But according to a new study, the motives behind it can also lead to lying and cheating.
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Ambition is a predictor of success. But according to a new study, the motives behind it can also lead to lying and cheating.
A new study uncovers different ways we seek out information and why they might matter for our well-being and our societies.
A new book explores why we should seek a “psychologically rich life” and how to do it.
We tend to get less narcissistic as we get older, which might explain why younger generations can seem entitled and self-absorbed.
Findings from a new study suggest that your personality may have quite a strong influence on your life satisfaction.
New research explores why political violence is rising—and what we can do to stop it.
Here's what Courtney E. Martin has learned from 10 years of living in an intentional community in Oakland, California.
Self-control isn’t always a good thing. Being "overcontrolled" can be bad for your mental health.