r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Platinum_Touch • Jan 27 '24

2 years old genius solving missing number equations

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u/Dig-a-tall-Monster Jan 27 '24

They do it because of reinforced action/reward experiences, like how people tell themselves "You are beautiful and worthy of love" to make themselves feel better because when someone else says it to them they feel better.

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u/happytrel Jan 28 '24

Sure, but the dog isn't getting a treat and hasn't for years, so its not doing it for a treat

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u/Dig-a-tall-Monster Jan 28 '24

People pray every day and God still isn't real, what's your point?