Application of Machine Learning to Cue Analysis for Behavioral Modification

Abhishek Kumar Mishra

Abstract: Behavioral researchers work to develop methods to modify the practices of individuals who exhibit poor behaviors, and note that they often also exhibit impulsive decision-making. For these individuals, making changes is especially challenging when they are suffering from obesity, smoking, pathological gambling, or substance abuse, for example. Research has shown that the ability to delay gratification may be an indicator of one’s ability to modify these behaviors successfully. If researchers can then develop techniques to use with their subjects that ultimately helps delay gratification, then researchers claim their subjects will be more likely to be successful in their behavior modification.