Behavior Change Techniques

Cluster 12 — Antecedents

12.1. Restructuring the physical environment

Change, or advise to change the physical environment in order to facilitate performance of the wanted behavior or create barriers to the unwanted behavior (other than prompts/cues, rewards and punishments)

12.2. Restructuring the social environment

Change, or advise to change the social environment in order to facilitate performance of the wanted behavior or create barriers to the unwanted behavior (other than prompts/cues, rewards and punishments)

12.3. Avoidance/reducing exposure to cues for the behavior

Advise on how to avoid exposure to specific social and contextual/physical cues for the behavior, including changing daily or weekly routines

12.4. Distraction

Advise or arrange to use an alternative focus for attention to avoid triggers for unwanted behaviour

12.5. Adding objects to the environment

Add objects to the environment in order to facilitate performance of the behavior

12.6. Body changes

Alter body structure, functioning or support directly to facilitate behavior change