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MENTAL MODEL · M2646

Behavioral Activation

Behavioral Activation
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Targeting the misconception of 'waiting for the right state before acting', it advocates 'creating state through action'. By arranging pleasurable or achievement-oriented activities, it externally activates the brain's reward system.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Reverse activation. When you don't feel like moving, don't wait for motivation; move first. Action changes emotion, and action generates motivation. This is the strongest scaffold to break the state of paralysis.

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Anchor fast decisions

By arranging specific, achievable activities to break the 'avoidance-low mood' cycle brought by depression, using behavioral change to drive emotional and cognitive improvement.

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Source support: Explicit

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