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Personality influences attractiveness

By Ricki Sharpe | Published: November 30, 2007

A new study published in Personal Relationships examines the way in which perceptions of physical attractiveness are influenced by personality. The study finds that individuals – both men and women – who exhibit positive traits, such as honesty and helpfulness, are perceived as better looking. Those who exhibit negative traits, such as unfairness and rudeness, appear to be less physically attractive to observers.

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Cultural differences in leadership style

By Ricki Sharpe | Published: November 7, 2007

Leaders need to recognise the importance of cultural values and practices, and adapt to different cultural expectations in order to be perceived as acceptable and effective. Furthermore, leaders must be aware of the different requirements associated with different levels of leadership and need to tailor their style to suit the different roles.

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Can personality prevent dementia?

By Ricki Sharpe | Published: October 4, 2007

Can conscientiousness, a core personality trait, protect against a debilitating physical disease? A recent study suggests that those who see themselves as self-disciplined, organised achievers have a lower risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease than people who are less conscientious.

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Hell, we are all the same!

By Ricki Sharpe | Published: September 13, 2007

We all recognise that there are consistent differences among people we know well. For instance, some people are more outgoing than others, some are more organised than others, and some are more independent. For most people, these personality traits or behavioural characteristics are consistent both over time and over many situations. Despite widespread general agreement that this is so, until recently psychologists have not agreed on the number and nature of these traits or characteristics. But this is no longer the case.

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Self Esteem Earns More

By Ricki Sharpe | Published: May 18, 2007

People with high opinions of themselves as teenagers and young adults earn much more in middle age than their less confident counterparts, with the gap particularly marked in those from privileged backgrounds.

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