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How do people
respond to change?
In a word, differently.
Our brains have evolved to make us cautious of change. As soon as we
encounter anything new or unexpected, our brains automatically assess
whether it presents a threat to our survival and well-being or a potential reward.
This happens at an unconscious level. Resistance to change isn t necessarily
a conscious act; it s often a deeply rooted, evolutionary, survival instinct.
When we feel threatened
(physically or psychologically),
the brain triggers the
well-known response of...