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Gain-Loss effect
Gain-Loss effect refers to the finding that we (humans) like people the most if we feel we have gained in their estimation of us, that is, if they initially disliked us but now like us and that we dislike people the most if we feel we have lost their favor, that is, if they initially liked us but now dislike us
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