Psy 250

Behavioral and Social/Cognitive Approaches to Forming Habits

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper analyzing the formation of habits

using behavioral and social/cognitive approaches. Your paper should

cover the following areas:

• Analyze one of your habits. How did you develop this habit? Were

there role models for this habit? Which people influenced the adoption

of this habit?

• Why do you continue it? Has there been a time when you have

attempted to break this habit?

• Use the behavioral personality theory to explain why you have this

habit.

• Describe components of social/cognitive theory that explain why the

habit formed.

• Develop a plan that applies operant conditioning to change this habit.

• Between the behavioral and social/cognitive theories, which one do

you find best explains your personality?

Include an introduction and conclusion in your paper.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Include all reference