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12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4027

Hi Sonia,

I did find something which summarized the book, by the author into 3 parts. I can't list the link since it's against PC policy, which is why I asked. The summary breaks the "habit" into cue, routine and reward. What's most important, according to the author, is the reward. He even talked about his personal experience, in layman's terms.

I was hoping one of you could translate the theory into CBT terms?

As for Mediaspeak, I was astonished at the data which companies had decades ago about our habits during commercial breaks, as well as the cues that come during tv, for food and shopping. Maybe I'll look for that book during my spring cleaning, and reread the book.

But Sonia, it's too beautiful outside to clean and read

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 270

hugs4U,

A quick Google search will bring up several summaries of the book. Please let us know if you find one that is particularly useful.

What were you greatest insights from Mediaspeak?

Sonia

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4027

Hi Vincenza,

Is there a You Tube video, or paper on the internet that might concisely summarize it?

I understand, from a behaviourist viewpoint, how easy it is to manipulate people. Years ago, I read a book called "Mediaspeak" which spoke to our vulnerability about how the media manipulates us through tv.

Your reading suggestion sounds like he's distilled the findings

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1853

Have you ever wondered about unusual or harmful behaviors you may have? How they started? Why they are so hard to break?
Writer Charles Duhigg explores these questions in a new book entitled "The Power of Habit" Not only does he examine the science behind forming habits, he explores how companies are working to use our habits to market products to us.

Take a moment to read more (link below) and share your thoughts!

npr books: Habits: How They Form and How to Break Them. Retrieved from: http://www.npr.org/2012/03/05/147192599/habits-how-they-form-and-how-to-break-them?sc=emaf. Retrieved on March 17, 2012

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