The Psychological Reason Behind Why Waiting Feels Like Torture (M)

From the DMV to the doctor’s office, waiting can drive us crazy—but why? Science finally has the answer.

From the DMV to the doctor's office, waiting can drive us crazy—but why? Science finally has the answer.

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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004.