Why do we love extremes, whether it’s thrill-seeking, viral controversies, or black-and-white thinking? Monica breaks down the psychology behind our attraction to intensity and how we can find balance in a world that rewards the extreme.<a href="https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist">Savvy Psychologist</a> is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at <a href="https://savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/extreme-thinking-why-our-brains-crave-intensity-over-balance" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.Have a mental health question? Email us at <a href="mailto:psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com">psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.</a>Find Savvy Psychologist on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter">subscribe to the newsletter</a> for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/">Quick and Dirty Tips</a>.Links: <a href="https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist">https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist">https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist</a><a href="https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych">https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych</a><a href="https://www.kindmindpsych.com/">https://www.kindmindpsych.com/</a>

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