D6

Science Domain

Motivation & Behavioral Economics

The gap between knowing and doing

Overview

The gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it isn't an intelligence problem — it's a motivation problem. Behavioral economics reveals the invisible forces that drive or block action.

Research Foundation

Core research fields this domain draws from:

Self-determination theory, goal framing, commitment consistency

Key Concepts

status quo biascommitment consistencymotivation gapbehavioral economicsaction triggers

Connection to the Cognitive Wall

Motivation science explains why technique knowledge doesn't lead to technique application. A rep might understand framing intellectually but lack the motivational system to deploy it.

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DealBot Scenarios

These DealBot pressure-training scenarios exercise skills from this domain:

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Rebuild value when the prospect devalues your proposition

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