Ever wonder why some people are capable of selfless acts while others can harm anyone in their way? New research suggests there may be a common thread between these extremes. Georgetown University psychologist Abigail Marsh joins us to talk about how our perception of fear affects our actions. Her new book is called “The Fear Factor: How One Emotion Connects Altruists, Psychopaths & Everyone In-Between” (Basic Books).
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