How does others' behavior influence my own?
How does others' behavior influence my own?
Whether we have obese friends or sit next to an obese person at a party, we unconsciously imitate their unhealthy behavior. James Fowler, PhD, professor of medical genetics and political science at UCSD, explains.
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