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Habit loop
the three-part cycle of cue, routine, and reward that governs automatic behavior patterns, where the cue signals the brain to enter automatic mode, the routine is the behavior itself, and the reward reinforces the pattern through neurochemical mechanisms.
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely defines 'habit loop' by identifying its three components (cue, routine, reward) and explaining their functional relationships. It specifies the neurobiological mechanism (dopamine firing) and distinguishes it from simple behavior repetition.