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We all trade in a social currency that helps increase our social knowledge and status. That currency is gossip. Whether it's about the sex lives or hygiene of others or the twist ending to a movie, we can't avoid it. So let's learn to love it and use it effectively.
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Brondino, N., Fusar-Poli, L., & Politi, P. (2017). Something to talk about: Gossip increases oxytocin levels in a near real-life situation. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 77, 218-224. doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2016.12.014
Buss, David M., and Lisa A. Dedden. "Derogation of Competitors." Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 7.3 (1990): 395-422.
Haidt, J. (2006). The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom. New York: Basic Books. amzn.to/2FCHicy
Levin, J., & Arluke, A. (1985). An exploratory analysis of sex differences in gossip. Sex Roles, 12(3-4), 281-286. doi:10.1007/bf00287594
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Film Credits -
Game of Thrones Season 2 Episode 4 and Season 5 Episode 5; HBO; All Rights Reserved
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"Let's Get it On" by Marvin Gaye
"Furious Freak" and "Daily Beetle (Edited)" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Hashtags: #psychology #gossip #gossips #gossipers #rumor #rumors #scandal #scandals #sex #chat #lies #lying #celebrity #squadgoals #squad
We all trade in a social currency that helps increase our social knowledge and status. That currency is gossip. Whether it's about the sex lives or hygiene of others or the twist ending to a movie, we can't avoid it. So let's learn to love it and use it effectively.
Website ► knowingbetter.tv
Store ► standard.tv/knowingbetter
Patreon ► patreon.com/knowingbetter
Paypal ► paypal.me/knowingbetter
Twitter ► twitter.com/KnowingBetterYT
Twitch ► twitch.tv/knowingbetteryt
Facebook ► facebook.com/KnowingBetterYT
Instagram ► instagram.com/knowingbetteryt
Reddit ► reddit.com/r/KnowingBetter
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Brondino, N., Fusar-Poli, L., & Politi, P. (2017). Something to talk about: Gossip increases oxytocin levels in a near real-life situation. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 77, 218-224. doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2016.12.014
Buss, David M., and Lisa A. Dedden. "Derogation of Competitors." Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 7.3 (1990): 395-422.
Haidt, J. (2006). The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom. New York: Basic Books. amzn.to/2FCHicy
Levin, J., & Arluke, A. (1985). An exploratory analysis of sex differences in gossip. Sex Roles, 12(3-4), 281-286. doi:10.1007/bf00287594
Photo Credits -
pixel.nymag.com/imgs/daily/vulture/2015/10/29/29-pewdiepie.w1200.h630.jpg
img.ifcdn.com/images/1474a79ae6e976e34e14e49502635dbfe24ce34bf396a3a3cee406837dcf728f_3.jpg
byroncrawford.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c558f53ef01b8d123d44a970c-800wi
http://www.reed.edu/biology/professors/srenn/pages/teaching/web_2008/dklj_site_final/images/momkid.jpg
static.pexels.com/photos/24205/pexels-photo.jpg
ictlounge.com/work/key_stage3/unit8.1_web_design/student_websites/teacher_picks/2014-15/Project%20Website%20Sarah%20Whittaker/Images/pony.jpg
klondikekid.com/fishingtactics/Images/14recipekrillswimming.jpg
Friends Stick Figure Art by Donnythenuts
Film Credits -
Game of Thrones Season 2 Episode 4 and Season 5 Episode 5; HBO; All Rights Reserved
Music Credits -
"Let's Get it On" by Marvin Gaye
"Furious Freak" and "Daily Beetle (Edited)" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
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Hashtags: #psychology #gossip #gossips #gossipers #rumor #rumors #scandal #scandals #sex #chat #lies #lying #celebrity #squadgoals #squad
