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CB.12:3 - Forces

ForceDecision it changes
An easy return and a worthwhile resultLowering effort helps only if the action still produces something the person or receiving work values.
A stable occasion and changing circumstancesA familiar context can support repetition; a changed schedule, tool or responsibility may need another arrangement.
Support and dependenceA reminder or helper can be appropriate continuing support; withdrawing it tests a different condition and may impair the result.
Visible repetition and uncertain mechanismCounts show occurrences, while initiation, completion, usefulness and automaticity answer different questions.
Continued participation and voluntary choiceA person may value a practice now and reasonably reduce or end it later.