May 1, 2024
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Psychology of Behaviour and Behaviour Change
Behaviour is a complex response to different internal and external factors. Understanding the fundamentals of psychology will help you better understand and change the behaviour of various types of audiences.
There are three main components of behaviour:
- Cognitive: The mental process of thinking, learning, and understanding.
- Affective: The emotional component of behaviour, which includes feelings, moods, and attitudes.
- Behavioural: The physical actions of a person, which can be observed and measured.
The Stages of Behaviour Change
For behaviour change to be effective, it needs to be planned and occur in stages. The stages are:
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Reading list
We've selected 13 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Behaviour Change.
Provides a practical guide to using the stages of change model to help people make lasting changes in their lives.
Provides a practical guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones, based on the latest scientific research on behavior change.
Introduces the concept of nudges, which are small changes to the environment that can make it easier for people to make healthy choices.
Provides a step-by-step guide to creating new habits and breaking old ones, based on the latest research on behavior change.
Explores the science of habit formation and how we can use it to our advantage to create positive change in our lives.
Provides a step-by-step guide to using mindfulness and acceptance-based techniques to manage anxiety.
Explores the concept of the happiness trap and provides a practical guide to using acceptance and commitment therapy techniques to find happiness.
Provides a step-by-step guide to using cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to overcome perfectionism.
Provides a practical guide to developing the habits that will lead to success in all areas of your life.
Provides a practical guide to developing a positive mindset and using it to achieve your goals.
Explores the principles of sticky ideas and how to create messages that are more likely to be remembered and acted upon.
Explores the science of nutrition and weight loss, and provides a practical guide to creating a healthy eating plan that you can stick to for life.
Provides a practical guide to creating a lifestyle of freedom and flexibility, based on the principles of behavior change.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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