Negative Narrative Amplification

Negative experiences follow the same pattern as 'the fish that got away'—each retelling makes the story grow. Allowing negative stories to grow and compound with each telling embeds them more deeply in the mind.

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Negative experiences follow the same pattern as 'the fish that got away'—each retelling makes the story grow. Allowing negative stories to grow and compound with each telling embeds them more deeply in the mind.