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Extreme thinking: Why our brains crave intensity over balance

Category: Health
Duration: 00:11:27
Publish Date: 2025-03-26 09:00:00
Description:

Why do we love extremes, whether it’s thrill-seeking, viral controversies, or black-and-white thinking? Monica breaks down the psychology behind our attraction to intensity and how we can find balance in a world that rewards the extreme.

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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