Automatic Behaviour

Question 1

Temptation

Answer 1

Often triggered by environmental cue
Often automatic
Not necessarily conscious

Question 2

Management

Answer 2

Chose distraction free environment
High self control
Executive function

Question 3

Habit

Answer 3

Performed with little effort
Automatic sequence that is situation specific + over time has become independent of both motivational or cognitive influence

Question 4

Ducksworth strategies for self-control

Answer 4

Situation modification
Situation selection
Cognitive change
Response modulation
Attentional development

Question 5

Automaticity

Answer 5

Lack of awareness with no need for conscious control
Initiation phase; paired
Learning phase; behaviour repeated in context
Stability phase; habit formed

Question 6

Habits

Answer 6

May explain ‘bad’ health behaviours
E.g. food choice, lift not stairs
Changing environment, remove cues, remove habits
Habit discontinuity effect
Environment reinforces behaviour
Can also create good habits