
Fighting Fuzzy Thinking on Personality Change
The Science of Personality Podcast
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The Complexity of Conscientiousness
This chapter explores the significance of conscientiousness as a personality trait and its impact on various life outcomes like academic performance and job success. It discusses research revealing a decline in conscientiousness among youth since 2013 and the various factors influencing personality changes. Additionally, it examines the implications of these findings, positing that understanding conscientiousness requires a nuanced approach, as higher levels may not always correlate with positive behavior.
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