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Given that ingrained event schemata, such as texting while driving, can lead to dangerous outcomes and are difficult to break, psychologists are actively researching methods to help individuals interrupt these automatic behavioral scripts. This field of study aims to find effective interventions to override harmful habits.

Interrupting Dangerous Event Schemata

A person has a deeply ingrained habit of immediately reaching for a snack from the pantry every time they feel stressed. This automatic behavior has led to unwanted health consequences. Based on psychological principles for altering such behavioral scripts, which of the following strategies would be most effective at directly interrupting this specific, automatic response?

A person has an ingrained habit of immediately checking their phone for notifications the moment they sit down at their desk to work, which disrupts their focus. Based on psychological principles for interrupting automatic behavioral scripts, which of the following strategies would be most effective in breaking this specific habit?

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