"Ben Franklin effect" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Ben Franklin effects [plural]
Etymology: Named after Benjamin Franklin. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Ben Franklin effect (plural Ben Franklin effects)
  1. The tendency of people to like someone more after doing a favor for them. Wikipedia link: Benjamin Franklin Categories (topical): Biases

Inflected forms

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