Table 4.

Categories of elicited expectancies with examples of open-ended responses

Expectancy Categories		Examples of Open Ended Responses
1.	The use of EBA will make one’s clinical work more reliant on strong evidence, i.e. will make the work more evidence-based.	“I will be using the methods that have been proven to work.”
2.	The use of EBA will make one’s work more effective.	“[The use of EBA] will increase effectiveness of the program.”
3.	The use of EBA will make one’s clinical work more client-centered by placing stronger emphasis on clients’ interests and empowerment.	“Show clients that we are invested in their progress,” “Give the patients better understanding of therapy.”
4.	The use of EBA will give clinicians or their agency external incentives such as material gain, prestige, and administrative advantages.	“My work can be verifiable,” “Funding can be allocated to what’s proven to work.”
5.	The use of EBA will reduce individual/flexible approach to the clients.	“[The use of EBA will] put the client into a box/mold that they have to fit into.”
6.	The use of EBA will compromise rapport with clients.	“[The use of EBA] will take away from the natural human connection.”
7.	The use of EBA will increase “external negatives” such as added work load.	“I will feel overwhelmed,” “Work load will increase.”