Disproving a hypothesis is as valid a research outcome as proving a hypothesis, yet the latter is preferred?
People learn from mistakes and failures. People label experiences in terms of the outcomes. When humiliating, negative or frustrating there is a natural tendency to want to avoid a recurrence. There is a learning cycle at work, whereas when the outcome matches the expectation people just continue behaving the same way.
The unfortunate experiences serve as future behaviour guideline, or case-based reasoning, in order derive a more fortunate outcome. Reflecting on negative memories may serve as a powerful means of learning.
The saying "a mule only bumps his head once" has a lot of merit.
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