Episode 10: Thanksgiving
Nov 24, 2015•19 min
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Summary
This episode explores how social science can help navigate Thanksgiving challenges. It discusses research revealing why people attribute negative emotions to opponents in conflicts and delves into the psychology behind the refusal to apologize, showing how it can feel empowering. Finally, it offers practical tips from Stopwatch Science on resisting temptations like overeating or arguing using simple language tricks, understanding emotional states, and leveraging incentives.Episode description
The holidays are all about generousity, gratitude, and spending time with the people we love. But we all know the whole "spending time with the people we love" part has its challenges. Hidden Brain is here to help — with science-based tips to give you a happier holiday.
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