Write a 4- 5 page 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?
