Inoculation Theory and Preemptive Counterargument
Exposing weak attacks first builds immunity to stronger ones later.
Marcus Oduya
Staff Writer
Marcus Oduya
Marcus reported on social psychology and communication research at two regional science desks before joining Spoken Evidence, accumulating a decade of experience translating peer-reviewed studies for general audiences. His beat centers on the mechanics of influence and the science of why certain speakers command belief.
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Amygdala Hijack During Public Speaking
Why your brain sabotages you the moment you step on stage.
Marcus Oduya
Vagal Tone and Vocal Steadiness Under Pressure
Higher vagal tone steadies the voice when nervous systems detect threat.
Marcus Oduya
Glossophobia Prevalence Rates and Who Actually Has It
Rigorous data reveals far fewer people have clinical glossophobia than the viral statistic suggests.
Marcus Oduya
How Long It Takes to Build a New Speaking Habit
Most speaking habits take 59 to 154 days to form, not the mythical 21.
Marcus Oduya