Addiction Quote by Barry Schwartz

“Years of research in psychology has shown that rewards and punishments can be very effective in changing behavior. But, at the same time, they can create an addiction to rewards and punishments.” quote by Barry Schwartz — Download Open image

“Years of research in psychology has shown that rewards and punishments can be very effective in changing behavior. But, at the same time, they can create an addiction to rewards and punishments.”

Barry Schwartz

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