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Buzz!
Inside the Minds of Thrill-Seekers, Daredevils, and Adrenaline Junkies
Book • 2019
Buzz describes the world of high sensation-seeking personalities, explaining their compulsion for intense experiences through accessible neuroscience and real-life anecdotes.
The book addresses the role of this personality trait in culture, the distinction between healthy and unhealthy thrill-seeking, and how it influences various aspects of their lives, including relationships, work, and leisure activities.
It also challenges common myths about thrill-seekers, emphasizing that they do not have a death wish but rather a need for an adrenaline rush to enhance their lives.
The book addresses the role of this personality trait in culture, the distinction between healthy and unhealthy thrill-seeking, and how it influences various aspects of their lives, including relationships, work, and leisure activities.
It also challenges common myths about thrill-seekers, emphasizing that they do not have a death wish but rather a need for an adrenaline rush to enhance their lives.
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Brett McKay as the author of the book, which explores the psychology of thrill-seeking.
Brett McKay as the author of the book, which explores the psychology of thrill-seeking.
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