The "Cue-Routine-Reward" framework is a concept from behavioral psychology that explains how habits are formed. It consists of three components: the cue, which triggers a behavior; the routine, which is the behavior itself; and the reward, which is the positive outcome that reinforces the behavior. This cycle helps individuals understand and modify their habits.
In practice, when a person encounters a cue, they engage in a routine to achieve a reward. For example, feeling stressed (cue) may lead someone to go for a run (routine) to experience the endorphin boost (reward). Recognizing this pattern can aid in habit change.