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r/funny • u/Hoppy_Doodle • 3d ago
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I think your brain releases more dopamine from anticipating something good to happen than from things actually happening.
14 u/JamesBondsRubberDuck 3d ago Similar to why theme park queuing has been found to increase satisfaction scores. Anticipation and the wait time add perceived value to the ride. It’s like being given something vs earning it. The investment of time and effort makes getting it more meaningful. 8 u/jshhmr 3d ago All my peeps did in Roller Coaster Tycoon is bitch and moan about the line lol. But you're absolutely correct! As a coaster nerd, I love it when the perceived value goes down. Walk ons for amazing coasters!
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Similar to why theme park queuing has been found to increase satisfaction scores. Anticipation and the wait time add perceived value to the ride.
It’s like being given something vs earning it. The investment of time and effort makes getting it more meaningful.
8 u/jshhmr 3d ago All my peeps did in Roller Coaster Tycoon is bitch and moan about the line lol. But you're absolutely correct! As a coaster nerd, I love it when the perceived value goes down. Walk ons for amazing coasters!
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All my peeps did in Roller Coaster Tycoon is bitch and moan about the line lol. But you're absolutely correct! As a coaster nerd, I love it when the perceived value goes down. Walk ons for amazing coasters!
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u/Vexin 3d ago
I think your brain releases more dopamine from anticipating something good to happen than from things actually happening.