Watching the clock: faster countdowns may make people more patient

In a series of experiments, the speed of a countdown clock affected the patience and decision-making of video game players, both during and after the game. Researchers found that participants displayed more patience when the clock quickly counted down the time remaining, compared to when the clock slowly ticked off the countdown.

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