Colin DeYoung

Colin DeYoung, a psychology professor at the University of Minnesota, is known for his work on personality and psychopathology. In this discussion, he critiques the DSM-5 and advocates for a dimensional model of mental health. DeYoung explores the link between personality traits and mental illness, emphasizing the need for personalized approaches rather than rigid categories. He also touches on neurodiversity and the importance of recognizing individual goals in mental health, suggesting non-pharmacological interventions for better well-being.

Join Colin DeYoung, a neuroscience-focused personality professor, Isabel Thielmann, an expert in ethical behavior, Luke Smillie, who studies extroversion, and Reinout de Vries, a HEXACO model specialist, as they dive into the nuanced debate surrounding the Big Five and HEXACO personality models. They discuss each model’s strengths, the implications for understanding human behavior, and the complexities of measuring personality traits. Expect insights on ethical dimensions, political attitudes, and the importance of evolving personality assessments.

Colin DeYoung, a psychology professor, discusses the modern day personality hierarchy, the scientific validity of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), dopamine's role as the neuromodulator of exploration, the link between compassion and imagination, the neuroscience of anxiety, the cybernetics of personality, and the effects of therapy on personality change.

In a riveting discussion, Adam Saffron, a postdoctoral researcher, and Colin DeYoung, a psychology professor, delve into the Cybernetic Big Five Theory and its relation to the Free Energy Principle. They explore how trauma and meditation reshape our personalities and coping strategies, comparing human behavior to that of ant colonies. Marco Lin joins to highlight meditation's role in fostering flexibility during crises. Insights on balancing mindfulness and personal growth emphasize non-attachment and resilience in navigating life's complexities.

Personality and psychopathology expert, Colin DeYoung, discusses defining psychopathology, the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology, distinguishing traits from symptoms, and the risk of misdiagnosis. The conversation also explores the relationships between big five personality traits and mental health issues, extroversion and detachment in the personality spectrum, and the integration of personality psychology with neuroscience.