Magical thinking helps dieters cope with unrealistic expectations

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 12:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Magical thinking, usually dismissed as naïve and irrational, can actually help consumers cope with stressful situations like trying to lose weight, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

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