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'''Habits''' are routines of [[behavior]] that are repeated regularly and tend to occur subconsciously, without directly thinking consciously about them.[1][2][3] Habitual behavior sometimes goes unnoticed in [[persons]] exhibiting them, because it is often unnecessary to engage in self-[[analysis]] when undertaking in routine tasks. Habituation is an extremely simple form of [[learning]], in which an [[organism]], after a period of exposure to a stimulus, stops responding to that stimulus in varied [[manner]]s. Habits are sometimes compulsory.[3][4]

'''Habits''' are routines of [[behavior]] that are repeated regularly and tend to occur subconsciously, without directly thinking consciously about them.[1][2][3] Habitual behavior sometimes goes unnoticed in [[persons]] exhibiting them, because it is often unnecessary to engage in self-[[analysis]] when undertaking in routine tasks. Habituation is an extremely simple form of [[learning]], in which an [[organism]], after a period of exposure to a stimulus, stops responding to that stimulus in varied [[manner]]s. Habits are sometimes compulsory.[3][4]

<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''[[Habit]]''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Habit this link].</center>

<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''[[Habit]]''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Habit this link].</center>

==Formation==

==Formation==

Habit formation is the [[process]] by which a behaviour becomes habitual. As behaviours are repeated in a consistent [[context]], there is an incremental increase in the link between the context and the [[action]]. This increases the [[automatic]]ity of the behaviour in that context.[5] Features of an automatic behaviour are all or some of: efficiency, lack of awareness, unintentionality, uncontrollability.[6]

Habit formation is the [[process]] by which a behaviour becomes habitual. As behaviours are repeated in a consistent [[context]], there is an incremental increase in the link between the context and the [[action]]. This increases the [[automatic]]ity of the behaviour in that context.[5] Features of an automatic behaviour are all or some of: efficiency, lack of awareness, unintentionality, uncontrollability.[6]

According to author Bill Borcherdt, the best time to correct a bad habit is immediately, before it becomes established. So, bad habits are best prevented from developing in childhood.[15]

According to author Bill Borcherdt, the best time to correct a bad habit is immediately, before it becomes established. So, bad habits are best prevented from developing in childhood.[15]

There are many [[techniques]] for removing bad habits once they have become established. One example is withdrawal of reinforcers - identifying and removing the factors which trigger the habit and encourage its [[persistence]].[16] The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basal_ganglia basal ganglia] appears to remember the [[context]] that triggers a habit, meaning they can be revived if triggers reappear. [17]

There are many [[techniques]] for removing bad habits once they have become established. One example is withdrawal of reinforcers - identifying and removing the factors which trigger the habit and encourage its [[persistence]].[16] The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basal_ganglia basal ganglia] appears to remember the [[context]] that triggers a habit, meaning they can be revived if triggers reappear. [17]

==Quote==

==Quote==

All modern [[society|social]] institutions arise from the [[evolution]] of the primitive [[custom]]s of your savage ancestors; the [[convention]]s of today are the modified and expanded customs of yesterday. What '''habit''' is to the [[individual]], custom is to the [[group]]; and group customs develop into folkways or [[tribal]] [[traditions]]--mass conventions. From these early beginnings all of the institutions of present-day human society take their [[humble]] [[origin]]. ([[68:4|68:4.1]])

All modern [[society|social]] institutions arise from the [[evolution]] of the primitive [[custom]]s of your savage ancestors; the [[convention]]s of today are the modified and expanded customs of yesterday. What '''habit''' is to the [[individual]], custom is to the [[group]]; and group customs develop into folkways or [[tribal]] [[traditions]]--mass conventions. From these early beginnings all of the institutions of present-day human society take their [[humble]] [[origin]]. ([[68:4|68:4.1]])

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[[Step]] forth with renewed [[vigor]] in executing your life plan. Walk not in a ''habitual'' state of [[action]]. Throw off the chains of programmed [[interaction]], and open yourselves to seeing your siblings as [[children of God]]. For while they are not [[perfect]], they carry within them the most perfect presence: a [[Ta|fragment of God]]. [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=2000-09-09-You_Are_Not_Ineffective#Lesson Will]

[[Step]] forth with renewed [[vigor]] in executing your life plan. Walk not in a ''habitual'' state of [[action]]. Throw off the chains of programmed [[interaction]], and open yourselves to seeing your siblings as [[children of God]]. For while they are not [[perfect]], they carry within them the most perfect presence: a [[Ta|fragment of God]]. [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=2000-09-09-You_Are_Not_Ineffective#Lesson Will]

==References==

==References==

# Bill Borcherdt (1996). Making Families Work and What to Do When They Don't. Haworth Press. pp. 172. ISBN 0789000733.

# Bill Borcherdt (1996). Making Families Work and What to Do When They Don't. Haworth Press. pp. 172. ISBN 0789000733.

# Herbert Fensterheim, Jean Baer (1975). Don't Say Yes When You Want to Say No. Dell. ISBN 0440154138.

# Herbert Fensterheim, Jean Baer (1975). Don't Say Yes When You Want to Say No. Dell. ISBN 0440154138.

# http://news.cnet.com/MIT-explains-why-bad-habits-are-hard-to-break/2100-11395_3-5902850.html

# https://news.cnet.com/MIT-explains-why-bad-habits-are-hard-to-break/2100-11395_3-5902850.html

==External links==

==External links==

James Rowland Angell and Addison W. Moore. "[http://www.brocku.ca/MeadProject/Angell/Angell_Moore_1896.html Studies from the Psychological Laboratory of the University of Chicago: 1. Reaction-Time: A Study in Attention and Habit]." Psychological Review 3, (1896): 245-258.)

James Rowland Angell and Addison W. Moore. "[https://www.brocku.ca/MeadProject/Angell/Angell_Moore_1896.html Studies from the Psychological Laboratory of the University of Chicago: 1. Reaction-Time: A Study in Attention and Habit]." Psychological Review 3, (1896): 245-258.)

[[Category: Psychology]]

[[Category: Psychology]]