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title The Irresistable Pull of Irrational Behavior
description “Why is it so difficult to sell a plummeting stock or end a doomed relationship? Why do we listen to advice just because it came from someone ‘important’? Why are we more likely to fall in love when there’s danger involved?” Interpersonal psychology lecture on sway. Semi-indexed video in an enhanced FORA.tv player here.
producer FORA.tv
featuring Rom Brafman
format Flash
date 12/06/08
length 00:53:50
link http://fora.tv/2008/06/12/Sway_The_Irresistible_Pull_of_Irrational_Behavior

Tags: brain video lecture psychology interpersonal social

Doc on compulsive behaviours and addictions, and popular contemporary theories.