CPC Habit Formation & Behavior Change Flashcards

What is 'temptation bundling' as a behavior change strategy?

Answer: Pairing a habit you need to do with something you enjoy

Temptation bundling pairs a pleasurable activity with a productive one to increase motivation for the productive behavior.

In behavior change theory, 'self-efficacy' refers to:

Answer: A person's belief in their own capacity to execute behaviors needed to produce outcomes

Self-efficacy, a concept from Bandura's Social Learning Theory, is the belief in one's own ability to succeed at a specific task.

Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) describes a client who says 'I'm thinking about changing but haven't started yet'?

Answer: Contemplation

In the Contemplation stage, the person is aware of the need to change and is considering it but has not yet committed to action.

What is the primary purpose of a 'habit tracker' in productivity coaching?

Answer: To provide visible evidence of consistency and reinforce motivation

Habit trackers create a visual record of streaks that motivates continued behavior and makes progress tangible.

'Keystone habits' are defined as:

Answer: Small habits that trigger a cascade of other positive habits

Keystone habits have a ripple effect, naturally encouraging the adoption of other good habits and positive life changes.

According to research, approximately how many days does it take to form a new habit on average?

Answer: 66 days

A 2010 study by Phillippa Lally found that habit formation takes an average of 66 days, not the popular myth of 21 days.