Many individuals learn from negative outcomes and change their behaviors accordingly, but some continue to make the same mistakes, which can lead to severe consequences. Research from UNSW indicates that these individuals struggle to recognize the link between their choices and the resulting consequences. An experimental video game revealed that participants made choices leading to rewards but could also face penalties. The insights gained from this research could inform new strategies for addressing addictions and self-destructive behaviors.
Most people, after suffering consequences for a bad decision, will alter their future behavior to avoid a similar negative outcome. However, some individuals repeatedly self-sabotage.
Researchers at the University of New South Wales suggest that individuals who do not learn from consequences fail to make a causal connection between behavior and bad outcomes.
The experimental video game designed by UNSW researchers illustrated how participants made choices with a 50 percent chance of rewards, but certain actions led to point loss.
These findings could lead to the development of new intervention strategies for treating harmful behaviors, especially in the context of gambling, drug, and alcohol addictions.
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