Definition

After learning a new skill, one goes back to the old way of doing things just to see if that behavior still works

Reaction is to try harder before giving up the old solution

Examples

  • Sleep training
  • Negative self-talk
  • Addiction cravings

What’s the impact?

Intensity of emotion regarding a problem may mean you’re at the end of it (final peak)

h/t Haley Nahman