Relative reinforcement from physical activity in real-world environments: a novel application of behavioral economics.

Behavioral economics suggests that individuals are likely to engage in a behavior if it is more reinforcing and readily available than other possible options. In real-world environments, sedentary behaviors are often more reinforcing and easily available than physical activities. In order to promote...

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Published in:Journal of Behavioral Medicine Vol. 45; no. 6; pp. 914 - 925
Main Authors: Foxx, Ricarda K., Jake-Schoffman, Danielle E., Mathews, Anne E., Cheong, JeeWon, Yurasek, Ali M.
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Springer Nature Dec2022
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