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What is the name of the theory that states:
"if someone is having fun beforehand, the next activity they do will also seem fun regardless of what the activity is."
so like continuing fun... Any similar theories is welcome. I heard about this theory from my lecturer but I can't remember the name of it.
The most related experiment that I can think, is the one that people were willing to drink more water after seeing a happy face, because they evaluated the water as more positive. See full article bellow :
Face Value: Hidden Smiles Influence Consumption And Judgment.
