The notion that failure paves the way to success is a comforting platitude, but new research suggests it may be both misleading and harmful. A series of experiments conducted by psychologists at Northwestern University found that people consistently over… Read on blog or Reader ScienceBlog.com Read on blog or Reader Benefits of failure are overrated American Psychological Association June 10 The notion that failure paves the way to success is a comforting platitude, but new research suggests it may be both misleading and harmful. A series of experiments conducted by psychologists at Northwestern University found that people consistently overestimate the likelihood of success following failure across a range of domains, from professional licensing exams to […] Continue reading

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