How To Build Better Habits In 4 Simples Steps Flashcards

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What was the primary finding of Thorndike’s experiment with cats and puzzle boxes?

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Thorndike found that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated, while those with unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated.

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Describe the process of habit formation as proposed by Thorndike’s experiment.

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Habits form through trial and error, where actions that lead to satisfying outcomes become automatic over time.

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Describe the process of habit formation as proposed by Thorndike’s experiment.

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Habits form through trial and error, where actions that lead to satisfying outcomes become automatic over time.

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What are the four steps of habit formation according to the science of habits?

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The four steps are cue, craving, response, and reward.

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Why does the brain build habits, and what is their benefit?

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Habits reduce cognitive load and preserve conscious attention for more essential tasks, allowing for more freedom and efficiency in daily life.

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How do habits contribute to freedom rather than restrict it?

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By automating simple tasks, habits free up mental space, allowing focus on new challenges and creative thinking.

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What is the first step in the habit loop, and what role does it play?

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The first step is the cue, which triggers the brain to initiate a behavior by predicting a reward.

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What is the role of cravings in habit formation?

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Cravings are the motivational force behind habits, driven by the desire to achieve a change in state, not the habit itself.

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Describe the response stage in the habit loop

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The response is the actual habit performed, influenced by motivation, effort required, and ability to execute the behavior.

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What are the two purposes of rewards in the habit loop?

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Rewards satisfy cravings and teach which actions are worth remembering for future reference.

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Explain the concept of the “habit loop.”

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The habit loop consists of cue, craving, response, and reward, forming a neurological feedback loop that drives automatic behavior.

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How can you break a bad habit using the Four Laws of Behavior Change?

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Make it invisible, make it unattractive, make it difficult, and make it unsatisfying.

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What is the difference between the problem phase and the solution phase in the habit loop?

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The problem phase includes the cue and craving, identifying the need for change, while the solution phase includes the response and reward, executing and achieving the desired change.

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How does the habit loop operate on a daily basis?

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The habit loop operates continuously, with the brain scanning the environment, predicting outcomes, and learning from results in an endless cycle.

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What questions can you ask yourself to change a behavior using the Four Laws?

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How can I make it obvious? How can I make it attractive? How can I make it easy? How can I make it satisfying?

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How do systems affect habits and goals?

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Systems shape habits. Goals fail if they conflict with human nature, but well-designed systems allow good habits to form and bad ones to fade.