'Envious' is the most popular personality type, scientists say

16 October 2016 - 02:00
By Claire Keeton

Envy is one of the seven deadly sins. But according to a new theory, people with an envious personality are more common than those with optimistic, pessimistic and trusting personalities. This four-part personality model is a fresh take on Jungian "types", which pivot on a person's level of introversion or extroversion (extroverts are the majority).

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