Cats and Dogs

Are you a dog person – or a cat person?

Most people can be categorized as dog people or cat people – even if they don’t own one. Researchers at the University of Texas asked participants to categorize themselves as one or the other - and then tested their personalities. The results:

• The dog people scored higher in extraversion and conscientiousness - and were more social and agreeable.

• The cat people scored higher in neuroticism and creativity - and were more open minded and philosophical.

Source: Gosling-Potter Internet Personality Project