Ultimate Guide: Model for Identifying and Changing Behavior

To change anything, first, you need to understand it, I mean, really understand it! 

100+ pages, 40+ methods, 4 areas, 1 of its kind.

When you try to identify someone’s thought process, it’s similar to how a doctor diagnoses a patient by observing symptoms and running tests.

People who study behavior use a similar method. They aim to understand why someone behaves a certain way by looking for clues and evidence. This type of thinking is called adductive reasoning which means finding the best possible explanation despite uncertainty.

The reason so much effort is put into this is that it helps create better ways to change behavior. As doctors need to understand what causes an illness to treat it, behavioral researchers need to understand why people act a certain way to help guide them toward different behaviors.

When changing behavior, the first step is identifying where the problem lies. The ABCD framework (discussed in the study) is used to define and diagnose the behavioral area where the problematic behavior occurs.

The analysis method within the BASIC framework focuses on thought processes developed by iNudgeyou, a globally recognized company in behavioral interventions. I adjusted it so it's understandable to everyday people.

This model was primarily designed and used by various corporations and government institutions such as the OECD, EU, and World Bank to create better regulations and more effective policy interventions. It focuses on identifying complex behaviors and developing strategies to change them.