Dartmouth Scar Experiment
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A social psychology experiment where participants were led to believe they had a visible facial scar, then removed, demonstrating the 'spotlight effect' and self-focus.
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How “Financial Psychology” Pays Off Forever - Morgan Housel
Chris Williamson
A social psychology experiment where participants were led to believe they had a visible facial scar, then removed, demonstrating the 'spotlight effect' and self-focus.
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Chris Williamson
A psychological experiment where women were led to believe they had facial scars, influencing their perception of discrimination.