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A person is playing a digital slot machine. On a particular spin, the first two reels land on a 'Jackpot' symbol, but the third reel stops just one position away from the 'Jackpot' symbol. Despite losing the bet, the person feels a surge of excitement and immediately presses the 'spin' button again. Which of the following best explains why this person is motivated to continue playing?
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