Techniques of Behaviour Change Flashcards
What is a behaviour change technique?
A systemic strategy used in attempt to change behaviour
List 5 examples of behaviour change techniques
Providing info on consequences Prompting specific goal setting Prompting barrier identification Modelling the behaviour Planning social support
Which behaviour change technique is seemingly most effective? What does this involve?
Self monitoring
An individual keeping a record of target behaviours
Additional info recorded can help identify barriers e.g. mood
What is motivational interviewing?
A person-centred counselling style for addressing the common problem of ambivalence about change
What is the transtheoretical stages of change model?
Precontemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance Relapse
What is an implimentation intention? How do they work?
Request individual to think about critical situations to act + appropriate response
By planning in advance, cues on to how to act become more accessible
So behaviour is more likely to be enacted
What are the positives of reinforcement programmes?
Can be cost-effective in the short term
Raise awareness
Increase contact with health services allowing earlier screening + treatment
What are the limitations of reinforcement programmes?
Lack of generalisation
Poor maintenance (once reinforcer disappears)
Impractical
Expensive
Is it better to change multiple behaviours at one time?
Targeting multiple behaviours at the same time may lead to greater overall change but sub-additivity is an issue
What is the COM-B model?
Capability
Opportunity
Motivation
Influence behaviour
Describe the COM-B behavioural change wheel
Centre= Capability, Opportunity + Motivation - sources of behaviour Surrounding= Intervention functions Outer= policy categories that can support the delivery of these intervention functions.
