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Holzwarth, A. (2022, February 17). The three laws of human behavior. BehavioralEconomics.com | the BE Hub. https://www.behavioraleconomics.com/the-three-laws-of-human-behavior/

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NASA Glenn Research Center. (2023, August 7). Newton's Laws of Motion | Glenn Research Center | NASA. Glenn Research Center | NASA. https://www1.grc.nasa.gov/beginners-guide-to-aeronautics/newtons-laws-of-motion/

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Risk, P. (2020, September 3). Newton’s 3rd law of motion: Laws of physics are also laws of human behavior. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/newtons-3rd-law-motion-laws-physics-also-human-behavior-paul-risk

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The Laws of Motion, as described by Newton, deal with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them, while the Laws of Human Behavior focus on the behavior of humans and the factors influencing their decisions and actions.

The first law of motion states that an object in motion remains in motion unless acted upon by a force. In contrast, the first law of human behavior suggests that people tend to take the path of least resistance and prefer the status quo unless acted upon by a decrease in friction or an external force

The second law of motion states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the amount of force applied and inversely related to its mass. The second law of human behavior, as described by Aline Holzwarth, states that behavior is a function of the person and their environment, and for every decision made, there are tradeoffs and potential unintended consequences.

The third law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposing reaction. The third law of human behavior, as suggested by Paul Risk, is that when one person or group exerts a force on another, the affected person or group simultaneously exerts a force equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.

The Laws of Motion are universal and apply to all physical objects. At the same time, the Laws of Human Behavior are specific to humans and may not apply to other species or objects.

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Both sets of laws provide a general model for how things behave.

Both sets of laws describe general tendencies in their respective fields.

Both sets of laws are based on the idea that forces or influences are necessary for change to occur.

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The Three Laws of Human Behavior is a theoretical framework proposed by behavioral scientists to explain and predict human actions and decision-making across diverse contexts and situations. These laws represent fundamental principles that guide individuals' thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

The three laws are:

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The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2023, November 5). Newton's laws of motion | Definition, Examples, & History. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/Newtons-laws-of-motion

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Newton's laws of motion are three fundamental principles that describe the relationship between the motion of an object and the forces acting on it. They were first stated by Sir Isaac Newton in his work "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica" in 1687.

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The Three Laws of Human Behavior - the Decision Lab. (n.d.). The Decision Lab. https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/psychology/the-three-laws-of-human-behavior

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An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains at constant speed and in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force. This law states that objects persist in their current state of motion unless a net external force acts upon them.

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Second Law of Motion (Force and Acceleration)

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Second Law of Motion (Force and Acceleration)

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An object's acceleration depends on the object's mass and the amount of force applied. In other words, force is equal to mass times acceleration. This law is the basis for understanding how objects move and interact with each other based on their masses and the forces applied to them.

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Newton's Third Law of Motion (Action & Reaction)

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Newton's Third Law of Motion (Action & Reaction)

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Whenever one object exerts a force on another object, the second object exerts an equal and opposite force on the first. This law, also known as the law of action and reaction, states that when two objects interact, they apply forces to each other of equal magnitude and opposite directions.

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People tend to stick to the status quo unless the forces of friction or fuel push them off their path. This means that behavior is a function of the person and their environment, and every decision includes tradeoffs and the potential for unintended consequences.

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Humans are creatures of least resistance, taking the most traveled or the best-paved road. This means that people often follow the path of least resistance, which can lead to inertia and resistance to change.

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When two bodies interact, they apply forces to one another, and there are tradeoffs and the potential for unintended consequences. This law emphasizes that every decision has tradeoffs, and people must understand the person and their environment to explain behavior.