Fact or fiction: Which do moviegoers prefer?

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 - 13:00 in Psychology & Sociology

Do you feel sadder watching a documentary about war or a drama about a young person dying of cancer? According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, consumers mistakenly believe they will have stronger emotional reactions when stories are based on true events rather than fiction.

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