How the 'fame motive' makes you seek stardom

Courtesy CNN.com - Health  Wed, 10/28/2009 - 8:57am

In the era of reality TV, YouTube, and social media "friends" and "followers," it seems that everyone wants to be a star.

People will perform outrageous acts on camera and revel in the attention of strangers. But what drives this need for attention?



 

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