Law and Psychology: Intersection of Legal Systems and Human Behavior
Explore the intersection of legal systems and human behavior. Learn about forensic psychology, criminal justice, and how behavioral law shapes our legal world.
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The 'rational chooser' we’ve built our entire legal system around is largely a myth; our biology, from the hormones surging through our veins to the trillions of microbes in our gut, is constantly nudging our decisions in ways we rarely notice.
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