This document discusses design for persuasion and outlines steps to effectively persuade users to perform desired behaviors. It explains that the success of products depends on triggering existing behaviors that are easy to perform. Some key steps outlined include choosing a simple behavior, finding receptive audiences, imitating successful examples, trying ideas quickly through iteration, and expanding on successes. Examples are also provided of individuals wanting to change behaviors related to recycling, social media use, and meditation but having difficulties following through due to existing habits.
17. Choose a simple
behavior
Choose a
receptive
audience
Find what is
preventing the
target behavior
Imitate
successful
examples
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Find examples of
persuasive
technology
Choose an
appropriate
technology
channel
Try and iterate
quickly
Expand on
success
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8 steps to know what will work
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19. Clara really believes that recycling water
bottles is a good idea, and she does this all
the time at school. But when she’s home, she
has a habit: She’ll put the bottle in the regular
trash, telling her self she will remove it later
and put it in the recycling bin. She
rarely does the sorting later. Most
weeks the bottles go out with all the other
trash.
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20. Steven realizes he is spending too
much time on Facebook. He decides
he will stop. But a few times a week
he gets a Facebook notification that
intrigues him so much, especially
being tagged in photos. So despite
his intention, he is still spending
about 5hours a week on Facebook.
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Karen reads an article about the benefits of meditating
each day for 20 minutes. She thinks it sounds like a good
idea, and decides to try it. But she doesn’t meditate at
all. Not even one time. A few weeks later, she hears
about mediation from Dr. Oz and decides again to
meditate for 20 minutes. This doesn’t happen.
4shared is not used much because the users must have an account and login every time using the Id and Password to upload/download a file.
Piratebay is popularly used because it doesn’t need a user account and no unwanted login activity
Barbie became a hit since it is centered on girls basic nature – based on existing behavior
Ford – motion sensors to open car door is based on behavior that can be easily triggered
Suitcase with wheels – based on behavior that can be easily triggered
Barbie became a hit since it is centered on girls basic nature – based on existing behavior
Ford – motion sensors to open car door is based on behavior that can be easily triggered
Suitcase with wheels – based on behavior that can be easily triggered