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Why do we binge-watch? | BBC Ideas
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Annie Huang posted on 2020/05/10Ever wondered why you can't stop watching just one more episode? This fascinating video dives into the psychology behind binge-watching, explaining how streaming services like Netflix hook you in with features like autoplay and tap into your FOMO. You'll pick up some great advanced vocabulary related to media psychology and cultural habits along the way!
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anxiety
US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/
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UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
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US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
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UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
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US /ˈsʌtl/
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UK /'sʌtl/
- Adjective
- Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
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US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/
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UK /'kɒntent/
- Adjective
- Being happy or satisfied
- In a state of peaceful happiness.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Information in something, e.g. book or computer
- The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
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