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This "unknown phenomenon" is so unknown that it is one of the most discussed topics in behavioral psychology. Even in popular science it is well known. Some of
by constantcrying 1y ago
This "unknown phenomenon" is so unknown that it is one of the most discussed topics in behavioral psychology. Even in popular science it is well known.
Some of the most well known books about psychology, like "thinking fast and slow", describe how humans act seemingly irrational under various scenarios. Finding another example is the exact opposite of "unidentified".
Surely the researchers must be aware of the discourse and the competing theories to explain the thousands of other examples of this?
- WalterGR 1y agoThey’re probably aware. From the paper: > We end by discussing how doubling-back aversion is distinct from established phenomena (e.g., the sunk-cost fallacy). Is the author of this pop sci article aware? Hard to tell.
- constantcrying 1y agoHow is that relevant at all? They pretend that behavioral psychology somehow isn't aware that perceived human irrationality is very common. Finding just another example of that is not noticing a previously unobserved phenomenon.