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540. Swearing Is More Important Than You Think

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The Relationship Between Swearing and Skin Conductance Response

Swearing or hearing swear words can affect your skin conductance response./nUsing swear words can help you endure physical challenges, such as holding a gripper for longer./nWords that are taboo can become less taboo over time due to the euphemism treadmill./nThere is a current trend of increased Victorianism in society.

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