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Positive illusions of preference consistency: When remaining eluded by one's preferences yields greater subjective well-being and decision outcomes

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  • Wells, Rachael E. & Iyengar, Sheena S., 2005. "Positive illusions of preference consistency: When remaining eluded by one's preferences yields greater subjective well-being and decision outcomes," Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Elsevier, vol. 98(1), pages 66-87, September.
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