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Mar 2024
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Did You Know That Humans Have a Negativi...

Danny Ballan
About this episode
Explore the negativity bias, the psychological tendency that makes us dwell on negative events and information. Learn why it happens and its impact on our lives.

Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/the-negativity-bias-why-were-wired-to-focus-on-bad-news/

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