Imagine the following scenario: You’re waiting for a friend to pick you up for dinner and a movie. They’re running late. What are your thoughts? Do you start getting anxious or stressed, thinking: ...

Neuroticism, also known as emotional instability, often gets a bad rap. Even to those only vaguely familiar with the psychological literature, the term connotes qualities that most people would rather ...

Neurotic robots are a staple of science fiction. One study recently found that neurotic traits in a robot can make them seem more relatable. In science fiction, robots can be neurotic. Think "Star ...

Trying to understand the basis for neuroticism remains a major challenge in psychology and mental health fields in general. Some may argue that it’s an inherent tendency baked into your genes and ...

A student in my psychology class had not handed in a major paper so I asked him to meet me in my office to explain why he hadn’t turned in the critical assignment. A bit embarrassed, he explained he’d ...