Uncovering the Truth Behind Self-Destructive Behavior

A study by psychologists at UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University found that people who persistently engage in behavior that causes them harm may be suffering from a learning problem where they create logical, but ultimately wrong explanations for why they have suffered. The study highlights new ideas about what is going on at the cognitive level and could have important implications for tailoring therapy for people with self-destructive behaviors leading to addiction and other harmful consequences.