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The Psychology Behind the Best Sports Plays and Underdog Stories

Why do people root for the underdogs? And, what leads basketball players to throw a three-point shot with seconds left in a game? Nadav Goldschmied, professor of psychological sciences, sat down with the "At the Edge of it All" team to share why he decided to pursue a niche career in sports psychology and what he hopes people can gain from his research in underdogs and taking risks in a high-stakes game.

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