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Sep 2022
29m 33s

Who Gets the Armrest? The Psychology of ...

HEALTHLINE MEDIA
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"Mine" is one of the first words babies learn. By the time we grow up, the idea of ownership seems natural, whether we’re buying a cup of coffee or a house. But who controls the space behind your airplane seat: you reclining or the squished laptop user behind? Why is plagiarism wrong but it's OK to copy a recipe or a dress design? After a snowstorm, why does ... Show More
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