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Giving Human Characteristics To Risks Makes Powerful Consumers Feel Lucky
December 24, 2010 by NewsBot
People who feel powerful are more likely to believe they can beat cancer if it's described in human terms, according to new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. The study looks at anthropomorphism, or the tendency to attribute humanlike characteristics, intentions, and behavior to nonhuman objects...


