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Social AnxietySocial ConnectionBehavioral Science
How to Overcome Social Anxiety | Dr. Nick Epley
Dr. Nick Epley reveals that social anxiety is often rooted in a misplaced belief about others' negativity, and real-world exposure to genuine human connection is the most effective way to overcome it.
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Sexual OrientationHormonesPrenatal Development
How Hormones Shape Sexual Orientation & Behavior | Dr. Marc Breedlove
Dr. Marc Breedlove details how prenatal hormones and maternal immune responses profoundly shape sexual orientation and behavior, challenging simplistic views on choice and highlighting the brain's lifelong plasticity.
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