Focusing only on techniques that have been proven effective in every possible context.

Matching the techniques to the specific determinants of the target behaviour.

Ensuring the techniques are flexible and adaptable to any behaviour without modification.

Choosing techniques that require minimal explanation or training.

Increasing reliance on healthcare professionals for decision-making.

Promoting informed decision-making by individuals.

Reducing the need for patient involvement in treatment planning.

Limiting unnecessary health information.

Stage A – Setting the stage

Stage D – Negotiating an intervention plan

Stage B – Establishing an information base

Stage C – Obtaining a commitment

Saying “mmhmm” frequently while nodding the head.

Providing evidence-based information about the topic.

Using follow-up questions.

Let the person talk for as long as possible.

Social support unspecified.

Review behaviour goals.

Feedback on outcomes of behaviour.

Feedback on behaviour.

An observable, replicable, and irreducible component of an intervention intended to regulate behaviour.

A method for reinforcing predetermined patterns of behaviour without deviation.

A set of concepts and constructs that explain why, when, and how a behaviour does or does not occur.

a scheme of classification in which things are organized into groups or types

Using ‘Adverse’ instead of ‘bad’.

Saying ‘Fats’ instead of ‘lipids’.

Choosing ‘Blood glucose’ instead of ‘blood sugar’.

Using ‘Acute’ instead of ‘Lasting a short time’.

Short interactions, often carried out when the opportunity arises, typically taking no more than a few minutes.

Long interventions and brief interventions (more than one session).

Long interventions (longer interactions, consisting of multiple sessions over time).

Brief interventions delivered in several sessions.

Decreasing motivation to change

Serves as a cue to action

Providing a distraction from the target behaviour

Reducing the need for external feedback

The individual must be motivated to do the behaviour in the first place

They eliminate the need for self-monitoring

No prior planning or forethought is required

They are effective without any external support or resources