'Dark empaths': how dangerous are psychopaths and narcissists with empathy?

Researchers used to believe people with ‘dark personalities’ had empathy deficits, but new research is challenging that.

Alexander Sumich, Associate Professor of Psychology, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
March 16, 2022 • ~9 min

Personality can predict who's a rule-follower and who flouts COVID-19 social distancing guidelines

Psychologists call these traits the 'Big Five': openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. A researcher suggests your profile implies your response to social distancing.

James M. Honeycutt, Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at Louisiana State University; Lecturer in Executive Education, University of Texas at Dallas • conversation
July 15, 2020 • ~9 min

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