BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION: PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES, Sixth Edition, uses a precise, step-by-step, scientific approach to explain human behavior. Case studies and examples illustrate key principles.
Uses a precise, step-by-step, scientific approach to explain human behavior. In this title, case studies and examples illustrate key principles.
1. Introduction to Behavior Modification. 2. Observing and Recording Behavior. 3. Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change. 4. Reinforcement. 5. Extinction. 6. Punishment. 7. Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization. 8. Respondent Conditioning. 9. Shaping. 10. Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control. 11. Chaining. 12. Behavioral Skills Training Procedures. 13. Understanding Problem Behaviors through Functioning Assessments. 14. Applying Extinction. 15. Differential Reinforcement. 16. Antecedent Control Procedures. 17. Using Punishment: Time-out and Response Cost. 18. Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment. 19. Promoting Generalization. 20. Self-Management. 21. Habit Reversal Procedures. 22. The Token Economy. 23. Behavioral Contracts. 24. Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures. 25. Cognitive Behavior Modifications.
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ISBN
9781305109391
Publisert
2015-01-01
Utgave
6. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Vekt
1089 gr
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
203 mm
Dybde
27 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
688

Biographical note

Raymond G. Miltenberger received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology in 1985 from Western Michigan University. He is currently a professor and director of the Applied Behavior Analysis Program at the University of South Florida. Dr. Miltenberger conducts applied behavior analysis research with his students and publishes widely in the areas of sports and fitness, safety skills training and functional assessment and treatment of behavioral disorders. He is a fellow of the Association for Behavior Analysis International and the American Association for Advancement of Science. Dr. Miltenberger has won numerous awards for teaching, researching and mentoring.