Loss-aversion or loss-attention: The impact of losses on cognitive performance

@article{Yechiam2013LossaversionOL,
  title={Loss-aversion or loss-attention: The impact of losses on cognitive performance},
  author={Eldad Yechiam and Guy Hochman},
  journal={Cognitive Psychology},
  year={2013},
  volume={66},
  pages={212-231}
}
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