The "Macbeth effect" study shows that people who have recently washed their hands tend to make harsher and more judgmental moral decisions. Conversely, those who feel physically "dirty" are more tolerant of minor ethical violations.
After washing his hands, he totally judged his friend for that minor mistake—classic Macbeth effect at play!
by Emotional Cruiser November 1, 2025
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