Highly religious people are distinctive in their day-to-day behaviors in several key ways: They are more engaged with their families, more involved in their communities and more likely to report being ...

Sensitive people get a bad rap. Research suggests that genes are responsible for the 15-20% of people who qualify as “highly sensitive.” Psychologist Elain Aron has studied this phenomenon extensively ...

Sensitivity can be a superpower at work. Irene was an ideal employee – hardworking, dedicated, and outstanding as a lead project manager. She was thorough, ensuring tasks were completed on time with ...

Are you an 'orchid' or a 'dandelion' parent? Researchers are uncovering the hidden personality traits that can shape our family life. Ask any parent of young children whether they've ever felt ...

Highly Sensitive Person, or HSP, is a term coined by psychologist Elaine Aron. According to Aron’s theory, HSPs are a subset of the population who are high in a personality trait known as ...

About one-fifth of people share a gene linked to having this personality trait that affects the way you move through the world. You absolutely cannot handle violence in movies. (Something lighthearted ...

A highly sensitive person (HSP) is someone who feels emotions and sensations more intensely. They also tend to be more empathetic, sensitive to physical sensations, and need time to recharge. To cope ...

"... it is primarily parenting that decides whether the expression of sensitivity will be an advantage or a source of anxiety." —Elaine Aron, PhD Does your child ...

When you think of highly intelligent people, chances are, specific types come to mind. For instance, people who seem to know random facts about everything, or people who solve math equations in their ...