2006-09-09 14:37:52 · 20 answers · asked by s_kay0113@sbcglobal.net 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
And the most consistently accurate weather forecast is "Today will be much like yesterday." ;-)
I think the statement about behavior isn't far off the mark.
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2006-09-09 14:40:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's not like he came up with this all on his own. It's a psychological phenomenon. Past behavior IS the best predictor of future behavior. It doesn't mean someone can't change, but it still can give you a good idea of what might be.
2006-09-09 14:41:43 · answer #2 · answered by mJc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I do not agree with this statement....as people age and mature, they change. So what they did in the past may not be prevalent in the future. This is why I think Dr. Phil is full of crap!
2006-09-10 01:31:04 · answer #3 · answered by auntcookie84 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Let me give you an example:
If you jump off the top of a skyscraper without a parachute, it is extremly unlikely that you will ever do so again. So in that case, past behavior is the worst predictor of future behavior.
2006-09-09 14:41:56 · answer #4 · answered by greeneyedprincess 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends it the person has changed. For example if they quit drinking years ago, or they have matured. I think it really matters what kind of behavior you are referring to.
2006-09-09 14:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by Cheryl K 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes,I do believe that.We are creatures of habit.We have our own way of viewing life that is set in chilhood. Yes, with help people can change.But it takes a lot of willingness to work at it.
2006-09-09 14:43:55 · answer #6 · answered by nancy e 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and if a person decides to change they need Gods guidance, without it they will remain the same.
2006-09-09 17:26:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dr. Phil knows best!!!
2006-09-09 15:01:52 · answer #8 · answered by creature 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. people do what they know and will repeat that behavior in a similiar situation unless they are taught other ways to respond.
2006-09-09 17:37:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and contrary to the false hopes of some, people never change.
2006-09-09 14:40:10 · answer #10 · answered by live2ride 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋