Episode 67: The Olympic Silver Metal? What a Bummer!
Psychologists say that winning the silver medal - coming in second - is actually less satisfying than coming in third - the bronze. Why is that? Sounds weird, but it also sounds right, doesn't it? Find out why winning the silver is...a bummer.
Psychology in Everyday Life: The Psych Files
August 13, 200818m 47s
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Psychologists say that winning the silver medal - coming in second - is actually less satisfying than coming in third - the bronze. Why is that? Sounds weird, but it also sounds right, doesn't it? Have you ever come in second in a contest or received an A- instead of an A? Find out why winning the silver is...a bummer.
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