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The Psychology Behind Popularity

The Psychology Behind Popularity

Turns out, your mom lied to you when she said that popularity didn’t matter. Psychology professor Mitch Prinstein explains why popularity is significant long after high school.

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December 29, 201717m 43s

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Do you ever wonder why some people are more popular than others? The foundation for climbing up the social ladder starts early, and it turns out that parents actually have an enormous influence on how well-liked their kids are. Psychology professor Mitch Prinstein explains how popularity develops and why it matters.