The Psychology of Habits: Scientists Debunk Popular Myths
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The Psychology of Habits: Scientists Debunk Popular Myths

Surrey researchers clarify that habits are mental links between cues and responses, influenced by competing impulses. Researchers at the University of Surrey suggest that by abandoning ‘pop psychology myths’ about habits, we can gain a deeper understanding of our behaviors and take more effective actions. Pop psychology tends to portray all stable behaviors as habitual, [...]