Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. We’ve all experienced that moment of “cinematic” recognition. A ...

The traditional nature vs. nurture debate in psychology frames the question of whether it’s genes or the environment that determines your personal qualities, ranging from intelligence to personality.

The idea of the Type A personality is built into popular psychology, with many people who do (and who don’t) fit the definition worrying that they’re destined for a lifetime of poor heart health. Even ...