Fantasy and drama appeal to us. They are socially acceptable and make you feel good about yourself. Moreover, you get rewarded for being cleverly ignorant.

Saurabh Sharma
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When we watch an exciting movie, it makes us think about the types of things that could happen to us. Movie viewers often get swept up in the idea that they could be part of the exciting events that are portrayed. They use this fantasy to boost their self-esteem and feel good about themselves. For example, when someone sees a movie about an action hero saving the world, they use this type of fantasy to imagine being someone who can do great things.

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