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How do we determine what we consider normal?
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What do we mean by "normal"? Cognitive scientists have found that your notion of normality is shaped by the average (like statistical norms and hard data we have about things) and your ideals (the beliefs you hold). So our sense of normal is all a little different – knowing this can help us understand other views and how our perceptions can change.
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BrainCraft was created by Vanessa Hill (@nessyhill) and is brought to you by PBS Digital Studios. Talking psychology, neuroscience & why we act the way we do.
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REFERENCES
Bear, A., & Knobe, J. (2016). Normality: Part descriptive, part prescriptive. cognition. https://campuspress.yale.edu/adambear/files/2016/11/Bear-Knobe-2016-Cogn-2872xtl.pdf
pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/04/14/6-facts-about-marijuana
nytimes.com/2016/07/01/business/media/nielsen-survey-media-viewing.html
dailydot.com/irl/average-age-marriage-by-state
pewsocialtrends.org/2011/12/14/barely-half-of-u-s-adults-are-married-a-record-low
How do we determine what we consider normal?
Go to prudential.com/savemore and learn more about how you can better plan for your retirement.
What do we mean by "normal"? Cognitive scientists have found that your notion of normality is shaped by the average (like statistical norms and hard data we have about things) and your ideals (the beliefs you hold). So our sense of normal is all a little different – knowing this can help us understand other views and how our perceptions can change.
SUBSCRIBE to BrainCraft! ow.ly/rt5IE
BrainCraft was created by Vanessa Hill (@nessyhill) and is brought to you by PBS Digital Studios. Talking psychology, neuroscience & why we act the way we do.
My Twitter twitter.com/nessyhill | Instagram instagram.com/nessyhill
Hosted and Produced by Vanessa Hill ✌️
Written by Teagan Wall twitter.com/TeagWall
And thank YOU for watching.
REFERENCES
Bear, A., & Knobe, J. (2016). Normality: Part descriptive, part prescriptive. cognition. https://campuspress.yale.edu/adambear/files/2016/11/Bear-Knobe-2016-Cogn-2872xtl.pdf
pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/04/14/6-facts-about-marijuana
nytimes.com/2016/07/01/business/media/nielsen-survey-media-viewing.html
dailydot.com/irl/average-age-marriage-by-state
pewsocialtrends.org/2011/12/14/barely-half-of-u-s-adults-are-married-a-record-low
