Aktiivaatiokäyttäytyminen
Aktiivaatiokäyttäytyminen, or activation behavior, is a concept used in various fields, including psychology and behavioral economics, to describe the tendency for individuals to engage in certain actions or behaviors when a specific trigger or condition is met. This trigger can be internal, such as a feeling of boredom or a specific thought, or external, such as a notification on a device or a particular environment. The behavior itself is often a response designed to achieve a desired outcome, which could be a feeling of pleasure, a reduction in discomfort, or the attainment of a goal.
In behavioral psychology, activation behavior is often linked to motivation and habit formation. For instance, a
In the context of addiction, activation behaviors can be particularly problematic. Cues associated with substance use,