Why people turn cold when you start to rise
Comparison, identity threat, and the quiet demand that you stay small
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Power poses, introduced by Carney, Cuddy, and Yap (2010), are expansive body postures that purportedly elicit psychological and physiological changes. These include increased feelings of power, heightened confidence, and potential hormonal shifts, such as elevated testosterone and reduced…
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