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Cue-dependency pattern: the structural requirement that

Cue-dependency pattern: the structural requirement that every automated behavior needs a reliable environmental or internal cue to activate, where the absence of a clear cue prevents even well-designed habit loops from firing regardless of intention or motivation

Why This Is a Pattern

Exemplifies Habits as Context-Response Associations (habits form from repetition in stable contexts) and Implementation intentions (if-then plans) significantly (implementation intentions). Recurs in habit formation, trigger design, behavioral activation.

Source Lessons

L-1021

The cue starts everything

Without a reliable cue the rest of the habit loop never activates.

Connections

Exemplifies (2)

AxiomHabits as Context-Response Associations AxiomImplementation intentions (if-then plans) significantly

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