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When taking a long time is seen as a good thing
10-04-2007 · EurekAlert!Consumers often use the length of time a service takes as a measure of its quality. The longer a session lasts, the better the value. Indeed, a new study shows that this holds true even when judging something primarily by its duration can backfire. In a series of experiments, the researchers reveal how consumers misjudge situations in which longer isn't necessarily better.
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