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The Influence of Popularity on Brain Chemicals
This chapter explores how popularity influences brain chemicals like oxytocin and dopamine, which play a role in bonding and positive emotions. It highlights the innate drive humans have for social reinforcement and discusses how this drive is more pronounced in children and less sophisticated situations. The chapter concludes with an introduction to the sponsor messages from Nissan and US Bank.