Stress increases reward seeking (wanting) but not reward enjoyment (liking).
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Chocolate lovers who were stressed by putting their hands in ice water exerted 3x as much effort to be able to smell a chocolate odor than those who weren't stressed, but they didn't enjoy the experience any more.
Article: http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=search.displayrecord&uid=2014-56010-001
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I thought that was pretty fascinating too.
Stress makes you want, but prevents you from enjoying.
Covered by the Washington Post:
Found that via Adam Grant:
12:28 AM Dec 24 2014