Optical illusions: Variety makes us perceive smaller quantities

Here's another reason why dieters should avoid all-you-can-eat buffets: When faced with a large variety of items, consumers tend to underestimate how much of each item is present, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news157725579.html">Optical illusions: Variety makes us perceive smaller quantities</a></p> <p>Here's another reason why dieters should avoid all-you-can-eat buffets: When faced with a large variety of items, consumers tend to underestimate how much of each item is present, according to a new study in the <i>Journal of Consumer Research</i>.</p>