Principlev1PR-871
Supplement natural rewards with external reinforcement…
Supplement natural rewards with external reinforcement during early habit formation, then remove scaffolding once the loop becomes self-sustaining.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Dopamine neurons encode prediction error rather… (dopamine prediction error drives learning) and Habit automaticity develops along a logarithmic curve… (automaticity develops along logarithmic curve). The principle prescribes temporary external reinforcement during the fragile early period when natural rewards may be insufficient. This is actionable guidance for habit design.