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Behavior modification in applied settings / created by Alan E. Kazdin.

By: Material type: TextTextCole Publishing Company,Copyright date: ©1994Edition: Fifth editionDescription: 508 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0534217869
  • 9780534217860
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BF637.B4 KAZ
Contents:
Chapter 1 Introduction, 2 - Principles of operant conditioning, 3 - How to identify, define, and assess behaviour, 4 - How to evaluate a behaviour modification programme, 5- Positive and negative reinforcement, 6 - Punishment, 7 - Extinction, 8 - Special technique variations to enhance client performance, 9 -Self-control techniques, 10 - Cognitively-based treatment, 11 - Response maintenance and transfer of training, 12 - Current applications of behavioural techniques, 13 - Critical issues and future directions.
Summary: A contemporary look at behaviour modification principles and their application in clinical, home, school and work settings. The readers are shown how behaviour-change principles can affect a wide range of behaviours, including psychological and medical problems.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book Main Library Open Shelf BF637.B4 KAZ (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 161114 Available BK148877
Book Book School of Social Work Library Open Shelf BF637.B4 KAZ (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 151634 Available BK138604
Book Book School of Social Work Library Open Shelf BF637.B4 KAZ (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 151635 Available BK138564
Book Book School of Social Work Library Open Shelf BF637.B4 KAZ (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 151636 Available BK138996
Book Book School of Social Work Library Open Shelf BF637.B4 KAZ (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 151632 Available BK138265

Includes bibliographical references and index

Chapter 1 Introduction, 2 - Principles of operant conditioning, 3 - How to identify, define, and assess behaviour, 4 - How to evaluate a behaviour modification programme, 5- Positive and negative reinforcement, 6 - Punishment, 7 - Extinction, 8 - Special technique variations to enhance client performance, 9 -Self-control techniques, 10 - Cognitively-based treatment, 11 - Response maintenance and transfer of training, 12 - Current applications of behavioural techniques, 13 - Critical issues and future directions.

A contemporary look at behaviour modification principles and their application in clinical, home, school and work settings. The readers are shown how behaviour-change principles can affect a wide range of behaviours, including psychological and medical problems.

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