Habits tend to override intentions primarily under unfavorable conditions such as stress, time pressure, or low self-control¶

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q1 i? Habit theory suggests habitual tendencies most strongly undermine intention-guided behavior under unfavorable conditions (stress, time pressure, low self-control), while favorable conditions let intentions guide behavior. → Ann-Kathrin Krause 2025

Evidence¶

Ann-Kathrin Krause 2025¶

Ann-Kathrin Krause, Jasmin Breitwieser, Garvin Brod. (2025). Understanding Learning Strategy Use Through the Lens of Habit. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-025-10087-3

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Theoretical claim attributed to Gardner et al. (2020a): habits negatively moderate the intention-behavior relationship under unfavorable conditions. The article adds that students' daily academic life is rarely free from stress or competing demands, making this moderator educationally relevant.

"Theoretical work by Gardner et al. (2020a) suggests that habits tend to override intentions primarily under unfavorable conditions, such as stress, time pressure, or low self-control."

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