Behavior Change Techniques

How many BCTs are there from taxonomy?

93

Why did Susan Michie create the BCTs taxonomy?

to encourage behavioral interventionists to use the same terms

What are the characteristics of BCT?

 Observable
 Replicable
 Irreducible

How to set up a SMART goal?

follow SMART

S - SMART 

specific, set a specific behavioral goal

M - SMART

measurable, make sure you can measure the behavior to determine if the goal, in fact, was accomplished

A - SMART

attainable, choose a challenging, yet realistic personal goal.

Try to set yourself up for success

R - SMART

reward/realistic, plan a reward

T - SMART

time frame

 four frequently used BCTs

goal-setting (SMART goals), developing action plans, self-monitoring, problem solving

cognitive coping strategies

• Self-talk

• Visualization

• Reframing/cognitive restructuring

  • Change how you think about a lapse

Behavioral Coping Strategies

• Develop and implement overt plans to deal with high-risk situation

  • Stimulus control

  • Social support

  • Action plans

    • develop alternative plan