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Dec 2013
22m 10s

Carrot and Stick: A Genetic Santa Story

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Santa or Krampus? Gifts or a stocking full of coal? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie look at negative and positive reinforcement and a new study that looks at the genetics behind each. 
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