Scientific Definition
Repeated stimuli sometimes produce stronger response.
Plain-English Definition
Repeated stimuli sometimes produce stronger response.
Feynman Explanation
Bad experiences compound; teams remember.
Core Principle
Repeated stimuli sometimes produce stronger response.
Mechanisms
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Inputs (Triggers)
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Outputs (Behaviors)
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Behavioral Signature
Bad experiences compound; teams remember.
Examples
- Trust erosion after repeated violations.
- Reputational debt accumulates non-linearly.
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Famous Experiments
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Design Principles
- Treat early negative signals seriously. Don't normalize bad behavior.
Measurement Approaches
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Evidence
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The Perverse Incentive Lens™
How this behavior is exploited — and how to redesign around it.
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