Priming

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Priming is when we receive a stimulus from the environment which promotes a certain behavior. While it can involve Framing, a cue can be something more direct and pure, affecting our System 1 thinking, like a small, a sight, or even the presence of someone. A classic example is a hunger for junk food when seeing snacks, being angry or scared after seeing a commercial, and feeling bad when we smell something awful. A cue is a form of Emotional hijacking, when the situation triggers emotions that propel us for action

It can also involve more complex forms of triggers, such as our Social Environment, the norms, cultures and behaviors that shape our Perspective. For example, we tend to feel more competitive and less cooperative at work. We behave differently in different social groups Interpersonal Identity, and we act differently when we feel being watched or reminded of our values (like after taking an oath or seeing the ten commandments).

A cue isn't good or bad, the behavior it generates is what's important. Even cue pushes towards certain behavior, and with time this behavior can become a habit. With a beneficial Environmental design, you can create an environment with only the cues you want to have, those who promote the behavior you are seeking. Essentially, the cues we revolve ourselves with create a form of Path Dependence, where certain behaviors are much more likely than others.

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