Chapter
The Importance of Rule Breaking and Low Stakes Contingency Testing in Animals and Humans
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All animals, including humans, engage in low stakes contingency testing and rule breaking, which serve an important role in learning and development. Sport is different, as it has clearly defined rules and consequences.
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Humans and other animals engage in low stakes contingency testing that leads to upping the stakes, while rule-breaking serves an important role in animal behavior.
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Animal Behavior
Summary
Humans and other animals engage in low stakes contingency testing that leads to upping the stakes, while rule-breaking serves an important role in animal behavior. This is distinct from sports, which have defined rules and consequences.