Mouse Experiment Sheds Light On Why We Obey Habits
Our days are filled with little habits, like preparing coffee, locking the door, or driving to work. Habits let us act efficiently, following a trusted routine instead of planning out each move. But we’re flexible enough to adapt when circumstances change—if the road we normally take on our way to the office is closed, we can figure out an alternate route.
A recent study published May 26 in the journal Neuron might help explain how this shift, from acting out of habit to coming up with a goal and pursuing it, happens.
