Can you judge a book by its cover?

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Can you judge a book by its cover?

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Apr 11, 2012

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It's no secret that first impressions count for a lot, but how does the science of first impressions actually work? Listen in to learn more about how people judge first impressions -- and whether these judgments are accurate. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Apr 11, 2012

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Join hosts Anney and Samantha to listen to Stuff Mom Never Told You, continuing the conversation of what it is to identify as female through research-based discussion around feminism and how it impacts everyday life. New episodes come out Wednesday and Friday.

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