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Behavior Modification

New Research Reveals Why People Keep Making Same Mistakes New Research Reveals Why People Keep Making Same Mistakes
New Research Reveals Why People Keep Making Same Mistakes Ever wonder why some people repeat harmful behaviors, despite clear consequences and repeated warnings?  A groundbreaking global study identifies three distinct decision-making types, shedding new light on why punishment doesn't always lead to smarter choices. Researchers from the School of Psychology at UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia observed 267 participants across 24 countries playing an online game called "Planets & Pirates," designed to track how people learn from punishment. Participants faced choices that either earned points or triggered penalties. Researc…