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Apr 2010
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Car Dealerships and Your Reptilian Brain

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We've all heard the story: A well-meaning family man walks into a dealership set on buying a sedan and ends up leaving in a sports car. But how does this happen, and why? Listen in to learn how your brain may be making decisions without your knowledge.

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