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Primary Motives: Hunger and Thirst
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Joseph P Redden1, Kelly L Haws2, Jinjie Chen1
1Department of Marketing, Carlson School, University of Minnesota.
Choosing repeatedly during consumption decreases enjoyment by increasing satiation. This happens because choice triggers reflections on repetition, unlike random selections. Understanding choice and satiation can improve consumer experiences.
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