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November 2011 PMID 21859902

The pull of the past: when do habits persist despite conflict with motives?

David T Neal, Wendy Wood, Mengju Wu, David Kurlander

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The overall tone demonstrates high interest with comments referencing methodologies and psychological concepts, such as automatic responses in habits, and expressing curiosity about behavioral implications. The use of technical terms and references indicates active engagement, while the general affirmation of the article's findings suggests an acknowledgment of its significance without claiming transformative impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the article's emphasis on how habits persist due to environmental cues and automatic responses, reflecting general agreement.

InterestHigh interest

The subject on habits and automatic behaviors piques strong interest, as shown by enthusiastic comments and use of hashtags related to psychology and behavioral science.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage with the topic by referencing specific studies, such as Neal et al., and consider implications for behavior change, indicating thoughtful involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight the importance of understanding habit persistence, they seem more focused on exploring ideas rather than asserting immediate real-world impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Habits, such as popcorn eating at the cinema, often persist regardless of factors like hunger or food freshness, especially when the individual is in the same context as when the habit was formed.
  • Automatic responses, such as eating popcorn with the dominant hand in a cinema setting, help uphold the habit despite conflicting motives or preferences.
  • The studies show that habits are maintained more by environmental cues and automatic actions than by current motivations, offering potential pathways for changing habitual behaviors.]
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嵯峨山よしこ
@dr_sagayama · X

映画館でポップコーンを食べる習慣のある人に、映画館でおいしいポップコーンと古くてまずいポップコーンを出したら、どちらを出された場合でも通常食べるのと同じ量を食べたという研究。人は環境（映画館など）に触発され、結果がどうでも習慣になっていることをやり続ける。 https://t.co/puymcFNwUl

Jul 23, 2020 · 6 likes · 2,435 followers View post →
AK
@1qaz5tgb3edc · X

「利き手ではない方で食べると食事量が減る」 #心理学 #摂食行動 #ダイエット Neal, D. T., Wood, W., Wu, M., & Kurlander, D. (2011). The pull of the past: when do habits persist despite conflict... Personality & social psychology bulletin, 37(11), 1428–1437. https://t.co/4eWBrCYHtM

May 19, 2022 · 3 likes · 5,814 followers View post →
Shiba
@ShibaInuLens · X

Neal, D. T., Wood, W., Wu, M., & Kurlander, D. (2011). The pull of the past: When do habits persist despite conflict with motives? Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 37(11), 1428–1437. https://t.co/XVN6fmD54I

Mar 6, 2024 · 3 likes · 394 followers View post →
Wendy Wood
@ProfWendyWood · X

https://t.co/shsJoirtPj

May 8, 2020 · 2 likes · 6,590 followers View post →
Tracy Brower
@TracyBrower108 · X

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Jan 24, 2021 · 9,358 followers View post →
AK
@1qaz5tgb3edc · X

「利き手ではない方で食べると食事量が減る」 #心理学 #ダイエット #利き手 Neal, D. T., Wood, W., Wu, M., & Kurlander, D. (2011). The pull of the past... Personality & social psychology bulletin, 37(11), 1428–1437. https://t.co/4eWBrDgilk

Apr 15, 2022 · 5,814 followers View post →

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@itamae_naru · X

【不味くても食べてしまうポップコーン：習慣化は味をも勝る】 料理人としては嫌な研究ではあるが、“味より習慣的な行動の方が優先される”事があるようだ これは有名な不味いポップコーンを使った研究である ※参考文献 https://t.co/dN3EGnEnpB

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Shiba
@ShibaInuLens · X

Neal, D. T., Wood, W., Wu, M., & Kurlander, D. (2011). The pull of the past: When do habits persist despite conflict with motives? Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 37(11), 1428–1437. https://t.co/XVN6fmD54I

Mar 6, 2024 · 3 likes · 394 followers View post →
AK
@1qaz5tgb3edc · X

「利き手ではない方で食べると食事量が減る」 #心理学 #摂食行動 #ダイエット Neal, D. T., Wood, W., Wu, M., & Kurlander, D. (2011). The pull of the past: when do habits persist despite conflict... Personality & social psychology bulletin, 37(11), 1428–1437. https://t.co/4eWBrCYHtM

May 19, 2022 · 3 likes · 5,814 followers View post →
AK
@1qaz5tgb3edc · X

「利き手ではない方で食べると食事量が減る」 #心理学 #ダイエット #利き手 Neal, D. T., Wood, W., Wu, M., & Kurlander, D. (2011). The pull of the past... Personality & social psychology bulletin, 37(11), 1428–1437. https://t.co/4eWBrDgilk

Apr 15, 2022 · 5,814 followers View post →
Tracy Brower
@TracyBrower108 · X

https://t.co/0QZavD6hEg

Jan 24, 2021 · 9,358 followers View post →
Eric Thrailkill
@EricThrailkill · X

(Neal, Wood, Wu, & Kurlander, 2011) The pull of the past: When do habits persist despite conflict with motives? https://t.co/HS1fLZuvxf

Sep 14, 2020 · 153 followers View post →
嵯峨山よしこ
@dr_sagayama · X

映画館でポップコーンを食べる習慣のある人に、映画館でおいしいポップコーンと古くてまずいポップコーンを出したら、どちらを出された場合でも通常食べるのと同じ量を食べたという研究。人は環境（映画館など）に触発され、結果がどうでも習慣になっていることをやり続ける。 https://t.co/puymcFNwUl

Jul 23, 2020 · 6 likes · 2,435 followers View post →
Wendy Wood
@ProfWendyWood · X

https://t.co/shsJoirtPj

May 8, 2020 · 2 likes · 6,590 followers View post →