Go for broke: Consumers who set conservative goals feel less satisfied

Monday, May 9, 2011 - 10:30 in Health & Medicine

Consumers who set conservative goals have a harder time achieving satisfaction than those who set ambitious goals, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. When cautious consumers meet their goals, they tend to raise the bar and compare themselves to the highest possible standards.

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