Doubling‑Back Aversion: Why We Avoid Shortcuts That Reverse Our Progress
Doubling‑Back Aversion: Why We Avoid Shortcuts That Reverse Our Progress Introduction Have you ever stubbornly stayed on a longer route—even after realizing there’s a faster way? That hesitation—the reluctance to retrace steps and embrace a more efficient path—isn't laziness. It’s a newly identified psychological phenomenon called “doubling-back aversion.” Researchers at UC Berkeley have[ ► ]
