Principlev1PR-661
When behavior contradicts stated values, investigate…
When behavior contradicts stated values, investigate the actual reward structure driving the behavior rather than increasing willpower or restating the value more emphatically.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Behavior is a function of both the person… (behavior as function of environment), Behaviors that produce satisfying consequences tend… (reinforcement), Behavior occurs when three elements converge simultaneously (Behavior = MAP), and Behavior follows the path of least resistance due… (path of least resistance). Prescribes systems-level intervention over motivation-level intervention.