The researchers found that shocking images like these have a particularly strong influence on purchasing decisions. Warnings similar to these but in German were used in the study. (IMAGE)

University of Göttingen

The researchers found that shocking images like these have a particularly strong influence on purchasing decisions. Warnings similar to these but in German were used in the study.

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The researchers found that shocking images like these have a particularly strong influence on purchasing decisions. Warnings similar to these but in German were used in the study.

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Clara Mehlhose & Antje Risius; image of teeth: vilax/shutterstock

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