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Forcing Function §

Generally speaking, I am the bumper guards for the bowling ball. but if used smartly, I turn flat land into halfpipes.

Through the lens of behavior, a forcing function is any task, activity or event that forces you to take action and produce a result.

Common Domains §

differential calculus, interaction design, personal development

Personal Development §

Use as a behavioral constraint

Related Keywords, Concepts, and Metaphors §

bumper guards, guard rails, training wheels, things that help you to stay the course

Wiki §

A behavior-shaping constraint, also sometimes referred to as a forcing function or poka-yoke, is a technique used in error-tolerant design to prevent the user from making common errors or mistakes. One example is the reverse lockout on the transmission of a moving automobile.