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Why does one bad experience have the power to overshadow an otherwise good day? Psychologist [https://psychology.ucdavis.edu/people/alison-ledgerwood"]( Alison Ledgerwood explores the negativity bias, the deeply human tendency to hold on to what went wrong and overlook what went right. She explains why our minds are drawn to losses and threats, and what it takes to rebalance our attention. Then, on Your Questions Answered, psychologist [https://psychology.cornell.edu/david-pizarro"]( David Pizarro returns to respond to your comments about the surprising role of disgust in shaping our lives. _In our companion conversation for Hidden Brain+, we explore how politicians and the media exploit the negativity bias. If you're a subscriber, that episode is titled “Going Negative.” If you're not yet a subscriber, you can get a free seven-day trial of Hidden Brain+ by going to support.hiddenbrain.org or_ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?at=1010l3ab3&ct=hiddenbrain\_podcasts&itsct=hiddenbrain\_podcasts&itscg=30200S&ls=1"]( _apple.co/hidden brain_ _._ _If you love listening to Hidden Brain, you'll love watching it as well! Check out_ [https://www.youtube.com/@HiddenBrain"]( _our new YouTube channel_ _for Shankar's videos about how your memory works, tips for performing under pressure, and much more._ [https://unsplash.com/illustrations/teenager-boy-in-depression-standing-alone-with-a-sad-reflection-isometric-vector-illustration-o2jCNT3GP-E"]( _Episode illustration by Getty Images for Unsplash+_ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See [pcm.adswizz.com]( https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.