Dr. Rachel Kim

Dr. Rachel Kim

Cognitive Science Researcher

Cognitive science researcher exploring how the brain works, from memory and perception to decision-making and consciousness.

Why Personality Tests Are Self-Reported and Their Limitations
Published: 2026-10-08
Dr. Rachel Kim Dr. Rachel Kim
Learn why personality tests rely on self-reporting, how social desirability bias affects accuracy, and the key differences between self and informant reports.
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5 minutes
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Sociopath vs. Borderline Personality: Key Differences and Overlaps
Published: 2026-10-07
Dr. Rachel Kim Dr. Rachel Kim
Learn the key differences between sociopathy (ASPD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), focusing on emotional drivers, empathy, and relationship patterns.
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5 minutes
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Avoidant Personality Disorder vs Social Anxiety: Key Differences
Published: 2026-10-06
Dr. Rachel Kim Dr. Rachel Kim
Learn the key differences between avoidant personality disorder and social anxiety, from core beliefs and self-perception to distinct treatment approaches.
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6 minutes
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BPD and Manipulation: Understanding Emotional vs. Calculated Intent
Published: 2026-10-05
Dr. Rachel Kim Dr. Rachel Kim
Learn the difference between calculated and dysregulated manipulation in BPD, exploring how fear of abandonment drives behaviors like splitting and projection.
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5 minutes
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Character Personality Databases: Decoding the Why Behind Behavior
Published: 2026-10-03
Dr. Rachel Kim Dr. Rachel Kim
Explore how character personality databases use MBTI, Enneagram, and Big 5 to decode character behavior and provide tools for real-world self-reflection.
891 words
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4 minutes
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Personality Identification Playing Cards: Intelligence Tools of Iraq
Published: 2026-09-30
Dr. Rachel Kim Dr. Rachel Kim
Discover how personality identification playing cards were used as tactical intelligence tools to help soldiers recognize high-ranking officials in Iraq.
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4 minutes
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Quiet BPD: Understanding the Internalized Symptoms and Signs
Published: 2026-09-26
Dr. Rachel Kim Dr. Rachel Kim
Learn the differences between typical BPD and quiet BPD, including internalized symptoms like self-criticism, social withdrawal, and hidden emotional shifts.
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5 minutes
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Understanding the McLean Screening Instrument for BPD
Published: 2026-09-24
Dr. Rachel Kim Dr. Rachel Kim
Learn how the McLean Screening Instrument for BPD (MSI-BPD) identifies patterns of Borderline Personality Disorder to help guide professional evaluation.
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4 minutes
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