The researchers, led by Martin Reimann, carried out a series of experiments to see if people would choose a smaller meal if it was paired with a non-food item.

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The fact that participants were willing to substitute part of a food item for the mere prospect of a relatively small monetary award is interesting, says Reimann.

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One explanation for this finding is that possible awards may be more emotionally provoking than certainty awards, says Reimann.

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"One explanation for this finding is that possible awards may be more emotionally provoking than certainty awards," says Reimann.

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"The fact that participants were willing to substitute part of a food item for the mere prospect of a relatively small monetary award is interesting," says Reimann.

2016年12月四级真题（第三套）阅读 Section C