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Why humans aren't as egocentric as you might think – new research

By Richard O'Connor, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Hull
If you’ve read much about psychology or evolution, it’s easy to get the idea that humans are hardwired to act as if the world revolves around themselves.

But my team’s new study joins a growing body of research showing that humans are highly attuned to other people and what they think. Indeed, our findings suggest people are sometimes so sensitive to the beliefs of others that it can challenge…The Conversation


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