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Swiping down to refresh your social media feed feels incredibly satisfying. Which psychological trap exploits this?

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Swiping down to refresh your social media feed feels incredibly satisfying. Which psychological trap exploits this?

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Swiping down to refresh your social media feed feels incredibly satisfying. Which psychological trap exploits this?
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