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Enough with the spoiler alerts! Plot spoilers often increase enjoyment

  • Written by Alan Jern, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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Last December, I had tickets to see “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” the night after the premiere. While I was at work that day, I was filled with anxiety. What if I overheard someone talking about the movie? What if I accidentally saw something online that...

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