Psychologists discover a gene's link to optimism, self-esteem
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 05:30
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- UCLA life scientists have identified for the first time a particlular gene's link to optimism, self-esteem and "mastery," the belief that one has control over one's own life -- three critical psychological resources for coping well with stress and depression.