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Some Symbols Help Us See the Big Picture and Make Better Decisions, Researchers Say

Could it be that the only thing that stands between you and success on an important project is the absence of one of those ubiquitous happy faces? Don't laugh. Researchers at two universities say they've found evidence that something as simple as a smiling face, or a picture of puppies, can elevate your mood enough to see the Big Picture. According to their study, published in the Journal of Consumer Research, it doesn't take much to push us into the realm of abstract thinking instead of... Full Story
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