Thick Skin Bias Shapes Our Views of People in Poverty, Study Finds

There's a pervasive belief that people with less money are somehow less affected by negative life experiences, like a job loss. It's called the "thick skin" bias.

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Healthy Mind Thick Skin Bias Shapes Our Views of People in Poverty, Study Finds There's a pervasive belief that people with less money are somehow less affected by negative life experiences, like a job loss. It's called the "thick skin" bias. Here's what that means and how it affects people. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK 7 Best Herbs and Spices for Brain Health READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT What Couples Should Know About the Silent Treatment READ NOW  › How to Set and Measure Personal Development Goals READ NOW  › Sleep Experts Call for an End to Daylight Savings Time READ NOW  › ASK AN EXPERT BY VERYWELL MIND Get Answers to What's on Your Mind  ASK NOW You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Verywellmind.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy