Chapter 3 Flashcards

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What is a habit?

A

A behavior that has been repeated enough times to become automatic.

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Why do we have habits?

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They are reliable solutions to recurring problems in our environment.

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3
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What happens to brain activity as habits are formed?

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The level of brain activity decreases. Choices that required conscious effort before are now done automatically.

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