I've never seen this addressed before, and it's a very thoughtful post about characterization by Steven Popkes at Book View Café.
No, I’m talking about people can continue in a given course of action when it clearly, demonstrably, not being successful. You’ve all seen it. Somebody gets into a sticky situation and instead of stopping the behavior that got them there, they double down on that very same behavior. I’m thinking of this clinically. As a writer. After all, good characters need a healthy dose of self destruction.
How can people continue to do that?
Enter Prospect Theory.
More here.
No, I’m talking about people can continue in a given course of action when it clearly, demonstrably, not being successful. You’ve all seen it. Somebody gets into a sticky situation and instead of stopping the behavior that got them there, they double down on that very same behavior. I’m thinking of this clinically. As a writer. After all, good characters need a healthy dose of self destruction.
How can people continue to do that?
Enter Prospect Theory.
More here.
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