Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Persuasion Strategies

Persuasion Strategies

Researchers have tested many persuasion strategies, including the foot-in-the door and the door-in-the-face techniques, in a variety of contexts. Ultimately, the principles are effective in selling products and changing people’s attitude, ideas, and behaviors (Cialdini & Goldstein, 2004).

Impression Management Techniques III: Aligning Actions

Impression Management Techniques III: Aligning Actions

Aligning actions are communicative strategies individuals employ to maintain social harmony and preserve personal identity in the face of potential disruptions to social norms. These actions are particularly important in managing social impressions when one's behavior might be seen as inappropriate, incompetent, or morally questionable.Types of Aligning ActionsThe three principal types of aligning actions are disclaimers, accounts, and apologies.DisclaimersDisclaimers are preventive; they are...

Impression Management Techniques II: Ingratiation

Impression Management Techniques II: Ingratiation

Ingratiation refers to deliberate behaviors aimed at increasing one’s attractiveness or likability to a target person, often for strategic interpersonal or social gain. This set of impression management tactics is especially prevalent in hierarchical contexts, where influencing someone with greater power or authority can yield significant benefits. Several distinct ingratiation strategies have been identified, each leveraging psychological cues to foster favor and affiliation.Opinion...

Role of Shaping in Operant Conditioning

Role of Shaping in Operant Conditioning

Shaping is a technique used in operant conditioning to train complex behaviors by rewarding successive approximations toward the target behavior. This method is necessary because organisms are unlikely to perform complex behaviors spontaneously. Instead, shaping breaks down the desired behavior into small, manageable steps.
The steps involved in shaping begin with reinforcing any response that resembles the desired behavior. For example, parents might praise a child for picking up one toy. As...

Managing Impressions

Managing Impressions

Impression management encompasses individuals' deliberate efforts to shape how others perceive them during social interactions. This behavior is often employed to conform to social norms, secure approval, or pursue specific goals. While it involves selective self-presentation, it is not necessarily deceptive; individuals frequently present authentic aspects of themselves that align with situational demands.Common strategies include:Ingratiation: where individuals use flattery or agreeableness...

Impression Management Techniques I: Managing Appearances

Impression Management Techniques I: Managing Appearances

Appearance is a multidimensional aspect of self-presentation that encompasses observable attributes such as clothing, grooming, speech, and nonverbal behavior. These elements are often strategically managed to align with socially constructed expectations in different settings. For instance, individuals tailor their appearance during job interviews, social gatherings, or athletic events to meet the perceived norms of those environments.Contextual Adaptation and Social SignalsThe research...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Chick welfare in a large, commercial chicken hatchery: A case study.

Open veterinary journal·2026

Same author

Comparative Analysis of Extraction Complications in Transvenous Versus Leadless Pacemakers.

Cureus·2026

Same author

General practitioners do not need to be certain; they need to be safe.

Australian journal of general practice·2026

Same author

The Digestibility of Vegan and Vegetarian Diets for Dogs and Cats.

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI·2026

Same author

Beyond empiric checkpoint escalation: Insights from KEYVIBE-010.

Med (New York, N.Y.)·2026

Same author

Effectiveness of Data-Driven Quality Improvement on Hospitalizations and Health Outcomes for People With Coronary Heart Disease in Primary Care (QUEL): A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial With 24-Month Follow-Up.

Circulation. Population health and outcomes·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 12, 2026

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

Appointments 101--how to shape a more effective appointment system.

Andrew Knight¹, Tony Lembke

¹Expert Reference Panel on Access, The Australian Primary Care Collaborative, The Improvement Foundation, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

Australian Family Physician

|March 27, 2013

Summary

Optimizing general practice appointment systems improves patient access and care. Lessons from the Australian Primary Care Collaboratives program offer strategies like open access and advanced access for better practice functioning.

More Related Videos

Radiation Planning Assistant - A Streamlined, Fully Automated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System

Radiation Planning Assistant - A Streamlined, Fully Automated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System

Published on: April 11, 2018

Guided Endodontics: Three-Dimensional Planning and Template-Aided Preparation of Endodontic Access Cavities

Guided Endodontics: Three-Dimensional Planning and Template-Aided Preparation of Endodontic Access Cavities

Published on: May 24, 2022

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 12, 2026

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

Radiation Planning Assistant - A Streamlined, Fully Automated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System

Radiation Planning Assistant - A Streamlined, Fully Automated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System

Published on: April 11, 2018

Guided Endodontics: Three-Dimensional Planning and Template-Aided Preparation of Endodontic Access Cavities

Guided Endodontics: Three-Dimensional Planning and Template-Aided Preparation of Endodontic Access Cavities

Published on: May 24, 2022

Area of Science:

General Practice Management
Healthcare Operations
Primary Care Systems

Background:

Effective appointment systems are crucial for timely patient-clinician connection and sustainable general practice environments.
Maximizing appointment system effectiveness can significantly improve healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

To share lessons from the Australian Primary Care Collaboratives program.
To guide individual practices in tailoring appointment systems to enhance patient access and care.

Main Methods:

Analysis of strategies from the Australian Primary Care Collaboratives program.
Identification of common appointment system approaches.

Main Results:

Five common appointment strategies identified: open access, book on the day, supersaturate, carve out, and advanced access.
Each system presents unique advantages and disadvantages.
Measurement of current system effectiveness in managing delays and ensuring satisfaction is beneficial.

Conclusions:

Practices should intentionally select appointment systems aligning with patient, staff, and clinician needs.
Specific techniques like 'appointment golf' and 'jeopardy doctor' can enhance system functionality.
Context and population characteristics influence the suitability of different appointment strategies.