The Zeigarnik Effect

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Why do unfinished tasks stick in our minds long after we've stopped working on them? In this episode of Circuit Breaker: Rewiring Your Decisions, we explore the Zeigarnik Effect - the psychological phenomenon where incomplete tasks are remembered more clearly than completed ones.Discover why open loops create mental tension, how unfinished work captures your attention, and how to use this effect to stay motivated.Studies and Links:The Art of Sustainable Performance: The Zeigarnik Effect | Research Gate (PDF) The Art of Sustainable Performance: The Zeigarnik EffectZeigarnik Effect Examples in Psychology | Simply Psychology Zeigarnik Effect Examples in Psychology

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