Informal Preference Assessment for Coaches and Healthcare Providers
The Informal Preference Assessment is a practical tool designed by a Behavior Analyst to help professionals quickly identify what reinforces and motivates their clients and patients. Built with behavior science in mind, this resource simplifies the process of uncovering personal preferences, routines, and reinforcers that drive engagement.
Whether you’re a physical therapist working to improve home exercise adherence, a coach guiding clients toward sustainable behavior change, or a healthcare provider supporting lifestyle interventions, this assessment provides an easy way to tailor your approach. By asking the right questions and observing responses in real time, you can:
Pinpoint meaningful motivators for each individual.
Build treatment or coaching plans that align with client values.
Create early wins that foster consistency and long-term adherence.
Reduce resistance by connecting tasks to naturally preferred activities.
This tool is simple, flexible, and ready to use in sessions, making it an essential resource for anyone who wants to move beyond “one-size-fits-all” strategies and design truly personalized interventions.
The Informal Preference Assessment is a practical tool designed by a Behavior Analyst to help professionals quickly identify what reinforces and motivates their clients and patients. Built with behavior science in mind, this resource simplifies the process of uncovering personal preferences, routines, and reinforcers that drive engagement.
Whether you’re a physical therapist working to improve home exercise adherence, a coach guiding clients toward sustainable behavior change, or a healthcare provider supporting lifestyle interventions, this assessment provides an easy way to tailor your approach. By asking the right questions and observing responses in real time, you can:
Pinpoint meaningful motivators for each individual.
Build treatment or coaching plans that align with client values.
Create early wins that foster consistency and long-term adherence.
Reduce resistance by connecting tasks to naturally preferred activities.
This tool is simple, flexible, and ready to use in sessions, making it an essential resource for anyone who wants to move beyond “one-size-fits-all” strategies and design truly personalized interventions.