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Effective Behavior Change: Specificity and Simplicity
The most important aspects of changing behavior are specificity and simplicity. Information alone is not reliable for long-term behavior change, so it's important to make behaviors specific and easy to do. Instead of motivating people through information campaigns, it's more effective to match them with the best behaviors and make those behaviors easy to do. Two approaches to making behaviors easier include adding force or removing force, but the most effective approach may depend on the specific situation.