The Snacking Chameleon: Psychological Proximity Increases Imitation of Food Intake Independently of Brand Choice

Observing other people snacking can affect one’s own consumption behavior. The present experiment tested whether temporal distance moderates imitation of brand choice and the number of snacks consumed. Based on previous research demonstrating that psychological distance (e.g., temporal or...

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Main Authors: Claudia Bischoff, Leonie Reutner, Jochim Hansen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/9/2/228