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Zeigarnik Effect

Interrupted tasks are not reliably remembered better, although people often choose to resume them.

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NetflixContinue watching and new releases

Netflix labels a row “Continue watching”, shows episode or duration information, retains visible progress and provides a direct play control. This supports resuming interrupted, self-chosen content; the screenshot does not show a Zeigarnik memory effect, felt tension or increased viewing.

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