Motivate for Health and Sustainability - Intro Course
Intro to Behavioural Science: beyond the carrot and stick
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How do you create the change you want? How do you get people to listen? Do you feel like you’re bashing your head against the wall? You can stop, there is an easier way. In this introductory lecture you will learn techniques from the behavioural sciences for facilitating behaviour change. We’ll start with an overview of the peer-reviewed research, including positive psychology and behavioural economics, then we’ll talk about solutions to the common change challenges you may be experiencing in your personal and professional lives. No more brain damage, just science and a lot of fun.
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Your Instructor
Hello, my name is Laura Scrimgeour-Carter. I am a behaviour scientist with a graduate degree in psychology and more than a decade experience promoting sustainability through behaviour change. My team and I help clients solve problems and enhance programming by better understanding human nature. We uses techniques from Psychology, Social Marketing, Change Management, and Behavioural Economics to facilitate lasting, impactful change. I love wandering around in the bush, and anything involving good food. I consult from Ottawa Canada in English and en français.