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Elicit Implementation Intentions

UX Best Practices

Implementation intentions are specific plans for when, where, and how to take action. Research shows they double or triple the likelihood of follow-through compared to simple goals.

Format: "When [situation X arises], I will [perform behavior Y]."

Example: Instead of "I'll exercise more," → "When I get home from work on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I will go for a 20-minute run."

Quiz

Pass: 3/3 correct

1. Implementation intentions follow the format:

2. Goals with implementation intentions achieve approximately what follow-through rate?

3. The planning process should be kept under:

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