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"When people wash their hands immediately after making a decision, they are less likely to rationalize its merits—possibly making them less content with the decision."

“Scientists report that when people wash their hands immediately after making a decision, they are less likely to rationalize its merits—possibly making them less content with the decision but more objective about the option they rejected.” This is part of growing evidence that sensory experiences often affect abstract feelings.


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