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Can you change your personality? Psychology research says yes, by tweaking what you think and do

  • Written by Shannon Sauer-Zavala, Associate Professor of Psychology & Licensed Clinical Psychologist, University of Kentucky
Can you change your personality? Psychology research says yes, by tweaking what you think and doMaking a personality change could help you live the life you want.lechatnoir/E+ via Getty Images

Have you ever taken a personality test? If you’re like me, you’ve consulted BuzzFeed and you know exactly which Taylor Swift song “perfectly matches your vibe.”

It might be obvious that internet quizzes are not scientific, but...

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