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nudge theory

nudge theory noun: the idea of using small suggestions to influence behavior and decision making.

Noun

nudge theory (uncountable)

  1. The idea of using small suggestions to influence behavior and decision making.
    • Much of Japan's success depends on a culture of discipline and obedience, but they also make extensive use of 'nudge theory' to encourage the behaviour they want to see on their network. [...] We even have our own government office devoted to nudge theory - the Behavioural Insights Team, run in...2020 May 20, Stefanie Foster, “Comment: Safety first: now more than ever”, in Rail, page 3

Questions about nudge theory

What does nudge theory mean?
Nudge theory means the idea of using small suggestions to influence behavior and decision making.
What part of speech is nudge theory?
Nudge theory is a noun.

Words near nudge theory in the dictionary

  1. nudez
  2. nudge
  3. nudge ahead
  4. nudge nudge wink wink
  5. nudge out
  6. nudge theory
  7. nudgeable
  8. nudged
  9. nudged ahead
  10. nudged out
  11. nudger

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