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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/AnnaMouse247 on 2024-08-06 19:20:56+00:00.

Original Title: New APA study says thinking can sometimes hurt. Findings indicate that mental effort feels unpleasant across various populations and tasks. Researchers suggest that people might choose mentally effortful activities despite the effort, not because of it.