EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 45 MIN
The strange psychology behind fawning
from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR
If you have ever found yourself dealing with a threatening person, and instead of fleeing them, you flattered – that’s called fawning. Psychologist Ingrid Clayton on the psychology behind this self-preservation strategy. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
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