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How They See Us

Hidden Brain Podcast

On the surface, the stereotypes that other people hold shouldn’t affect the way we think or act. But our concerns about other people’s perceptions have a way of burrowing deep into our minds. This week, social psychologist Claude Steele explains the psychology of “stereotype threat.”

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Laughter Releases ‘Feel Good Hormones’ to Promote Social Bonding

Even in the hardest of times, laughter has a steadfast ability to bring people together. A new study reveals how laughter affects the brain, which may help to explain why having a giggle plays such an important role in social bonding.

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Science of Laughter - Sophie Scott

Neuroscientist Sophie Scott on contagion effects in laughter, conduct disorder, and the tribes of Namibia.

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