Hoarders vs. Spartans, 8/18/2009
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(Do you hoard (hang on to everything), leaving huge stacks of stuff whenever you're not sure if something is trash or might be needed in the future? Or are you a Spartan who throws everything away? U-M Assistant Psychology Professor Stephanie Preston explains what motivates both and what each trait has to do with traits related to survival, planning, anxiety, fear and a need to boost your status.)