Holistic Behavior Model

All of the Historical models with their theories have some degree of validity. However, each alone does not explain the cause of all behaviors. Yet, that is the way most people attempt to explain behavior and intervene to change it. Too often we conclude that an intervention didn’t work because we didn’t do it long enough or hard enough. When it would be better to conclude that our hypothesis or belief of cause isn't accurate.

... if we always do what we’ve always done we’ll always get what we always got.

A model that integrates multiple causes of behaviors offers much to those willing to accept a more comprehensive model and its theory.

Benefits for a Holistic Behavior Model

A holistic behavior model offers a greater variety of explanations of behavioral causes. This offers more possibilities to generate alternative interventions for behavioral change.Therefore, a holistic model suggests that a variety of interventions implemented simultaneously might yield better benefits. Research supports this: holistic approaches succeed more often than singular approaches.

How would you combine the historical models or create a model of your own?

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