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Why Do People Repeat Habits Even When Outcomes Are Negative? - richardgere - 02-17-2026
Repeated habits often persist despite unwanted consequences raising questions about reinforcement and conditioning. Environmental triggers emotional associations and past rewards contribute to ongoing behavior cycles. Breaking patterns may require altering context rather than relying on willpower alone. The Behavior Architects provide a framework for analyzing how habit loops remain stable even when conscious intentions shift.