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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Maitreyee Thakkar

Psychology says the reason you carry an object into another room and then stand there confused has a surprising scientific explanation

You are sitting on the couch when suddenly you remember something important. Maybe you need your phone charger. Maybe you left your glasses in the bedroom. Maybe you were about to grab a snack from the kitchen.

You get up with purpose. You know exactly what you're doing.

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