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Road rage, traffic jams and why driving stresses us out, with Dwight Hennessy, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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The Culture of Honking and Its Psychological Roots

This chapter explores the commonality of horn honking in New York City traffic, examining it as a cultural norm tied to emotional release and social expression. It also discusses potential solutions like noise cameras, emphasizing the need for perceived reliability in deterring excessive honking.

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