The 'enclothed cognition' effect
We know that what we wear affects our mindset. Our work attire helps us into our role.
Researchers found that volunteers performed better on attention-related tasks when they put on a doctor's lab coat. Another 2014 study found that volunteers negotiated more effectively when they wore a black suit compared to those who wore a tracksuit.
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