Why do people KEEP pressing the button in /r/button. Is it reward gratification or some other motivation
People want to push it as close to zero as possible to get the rarest color. Take heart though, you had to be registered by April 1st to press it, so eventually there won't be anyone else to press it and we'll all be disappointed at the outcome together.
The Short Answer
People want to push it as close to zero as possible to get the rarest color. Take heart though, you had to be registered by April 1st to press it, so eventually there won't be anyone else to press it and we'll all be disappointed at the outcome together.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Press, people, want
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why people keep pressing the button in /r/button. is it reward gratification or some other motivation?
People want to push it as close to zero as possible to get the rarest color. Take heart though, you had to be registered by April 1st to press it, so eventually there won't be anyone else to press it and we'll all be disappointed at the outcome…
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This is a focused answer at 49 words, ranked #308 of 500 Psychology questions by depth. The key concepts covered are press, people, want.
What approach does this answer take to explain people keep pressing the button in /r/button. is it reward g?
The explanation uses direct explanation across 49 words. It is categorized under Psychology and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.