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visceral influences  

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  • Definition Visceral factors are states such as hunger, thirst, sexual desire, drug cravings, physical pain, and fervent emotion that influence how much goods and actions are valued. When experiencing a visceral state, people focus primarily on goals associated with their current state and downplay the importance of other goals. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Visceral Influences]

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