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Above The Noise
The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships
Season 7
Episode 6
Do you feel a special connection with a celebrity or famous person? You might be in a parasocial relationship. Myles Bess explores the psychology of parasocial relationships and seeks to answer the question: Why do some people have them and are they harmful?
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