Rewiring Behaviour: Introduction to Controlled Pattern Transformation

David James Bergl; Aslaha Sulthana

doi:10.55927/fjas.v4i11.405

Authors

David James Bergl Independent Research
Aslaha Sulthana Independent Research

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjas.v4i11.405

Keywords:

Controlled Pattern Transformation, Habit, Consciousness, Transformation, Pattern

Abstract

The theory constitutes a holistic approach towards behavior change by integrating both conscious and unconscious processes. CPT distinguishes itself from traditional behaviorist models by integrating both conscious and unconscious processes into a single framework. Its core components include cognitive alignment, subconscious anchoring, and behavioral transformation, which are brought into real-life scenarios through a systematic eight-step process. The process begins by identifying the maladaptive behavioral patterns, including their psychological root causes; anchoring the positive alternatives; and practicing the alternatives initially in a controlled environment and later in the real-world situation, and concludes in monitoring and evaluating to ensure maintenance. The theory is grounded in well-established psychological theories such as classical conditioning, dual process theory, the transtheoretical model, expectancy value theory, and the theory of planned behavior.

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