Crying Wolf

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<p>It used to be that we tried our best to conceal disadvantages, hardships, and humiliations. But new research explores a curious shift: some people are flaunting limitations that don't exist. This week, we talk to psychologists <a href="https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/people/karl-aquino" target="_blank">Karl Aquino</a> and <a href="https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=1284607" target="_blank">Jillian Jordan </a>about the strange phenomenon of wanting to seem worse off than we really are.</p><p><i>Think back to the last time you tried to win an argument. What could you have done to bolster your case? Check out our recent episode </i><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/less-is-more/"><i>"Less is More"</i></a><i> for helpful strategies.</i> <i>And if you like our work, please consider supporting it! See how you can help at </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/HiddenBrain"><i>support.hiddenbrain.org</i></a><i>.  </i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>