Okay, so a few weeks ago GMA ran a segment about Compliments v. Cash - pretty interesting. Long story short - the Journal of Neurons (which believe it or not publishes some cool stuff - not too sexy sounding but you'd be surprised!) published a study that shows that your "striatum" responds similarly to monetary rewards as it does to social appreciation (compliments). In addition, it also responds negatively to a superior social hierarchy - something to think about when you are talking to your boss, parents, etc.! Some more food for thought - it also showed that status could impact your health regardless of where you are on the social totem pole. If you are on the top of the heap you are always fearful of the potential to hit bottom and if you're on the bottom you might feel like you have no opportunities - perhaps that's where the term "happy medium" came from!
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