Personality
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The Dunning-Kruger effect and cognitive bias
May 22, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team
The Dunning-Kruger effect is a type of cognitive bias that causes people to overestimate their abilities. Learn how to overcome your cognitive biases.
How to spot and resist perfectionism
December 8, 2022 | Written by Elise Burley
Perfectionism describes a state of obsession with unrealistic expectations and goals. Here’s how to tell if you’re a perfectionist and what you can do.
What is a highly sensitive person (HSP)?
December 7, 2022 | Written by therapist.com team
HSPs are more affected than the average person by sensory stimulation, like bright lights and loud noises. Explore the challenges and benefits of being an HSP.
Sociopathy: Causes, signs, and treatments
November 10, 2022 | Written by therapist.com team
Sociopaths tend to act impulsively, struggle with anger management, and lack empathy. Learn the difference between sociopaths and psychopaths.
What is narcissism? Signs and treatments
October 13, 2022 | Written by therapist.com team
Narcissism exists on a spectrum. Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) involves a debilitating level of self-importance, arrogance, selfishness, and lack of...
Personality types and mental health
October 13, 2022 | Written by therapist.com team
Some therapists use personality typing frameworks like the Big Five, MBTI, and the Enneagram to help clients understand and share their internal experience.
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