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Habit stacking: the practice of attaching a new behavior to
Habit stacking: the practice of attaching a new behavior to an existing habit by defining a specific preceding-action cue that triggers the new behavior, leveraging the reliability and automation of the existing habit to ensure consistent behavior activation
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely captures the core concept introduced in the lesson, establishing habit stacking as a specific practice that involves attaching new behaviors to existing habits through defined preceding-action cues. It distinguishes habit stacking from other cue types and emphasizes the leveraging of existing habit reliability and automation. The definition includes the essential differentia (specific preceding-action cue, leveraging existing habit) that distinguishes it from related concepts like general habit formation or cue categorization.