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May 2018
43m 41s

How to Stop Being Too Nice Without Being...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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What is the stronger motivator – reward or punishment? In other words, does hurt more to lose something than it feels good to gain something? We start this episode t with a look at some interesting research into this. (https://source.wustl.edu/2015/05/carrot-or-stick-punishments-may-guide-behavior-more-effectively-than-rewards/)  Some people are just way too ... Show More
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