Game shows know how to make a choice feel huge: pick a box, weigh the Banker’s...

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Game shows know how to make a choice feel huge: pick a box, weigh the Banker’s offer, then sit through the host’s pause before the reveal. This article looks at why those familiar moments work so well when you’re the one playing.