Behavior Change Techniques

Cluster 11 — Regulation

11.1. Pharmacological support

Provide, or encourage the use of or adherence to, drugs to facilitate behavior change

11.2. Reduce negative emotions

Advise on ways of reducing negative emotions to facilitate performance of the behavior (includes ‘Stress Management’)

11.3. Conserving mental resources

Advise on ways of minimizing demands on mental resources to facilitate behavior change

11.4. Paradoxical instructions

Advise to engage in some form of the unwanted behavior with the aim of reducing motivation to engage in that behaviour