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"Behavior Correction (Wanqian Psychology)" Subtitle: Principles and Methods Author: Raymond G.Miltenberger Publisher: China Light Industry Press
"Behavior Correction (Wanqian Psychology)" Subtitle: Principles and Methods Author: Raymond G.Miltenberger Publisher: China Light Industry Press
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Introduction · · · · · ·
Behavior correction is a classic psychological treatment method that is precise, scientific, and highly operational. This book has the following features:
●Rich content, with a detailed introduction to the principles and procedures of behavior correction.
●Number of case studies that closely link the principles of behavior correction with problems in daily life.
●Highly readable, this book is not only suitable for college students majoring in psychology to use as a textbook for related learning under the guidance of a teacher, but also for readers without a background in psychology, this book is the best choice for learning and implementing behavior correction methods.
Behavior correction methods can play a good therapeutic role in many behavioral problems; especially for children and individuals with intellectual disabilities, the role of behavior therapy may be unmatched by other methods. Today, behavior correction has become a classic psychotherapy method. This book is rich in content and provides a detailed introduction to the principles and processes of behavior correction. It uses precise, detailed, and scientific methods to explain human behavior and lead readers into the study of behavior correction. The concepts and theories in the book are based on scientific research and are explained using cases to link the principles of behavior correction with problems in daily life. The book has a clear structure and accurate and appropriate discussion, so it is easy to read even for readers without a background in psychology.
Table of contents · · · · · ·
Chapter 1 Introduction Definition of human behavior Examples of behavior Definition of behavior modification Characteristics of behavior modification History of behavior modification Areas of application of behavior modification Organization of this book Part I Measurement of behavior and behavior change Chapter 2 Observation and recording of behavior Direct and indirect assessments Defining goals Preparing for recording behavior Selecting recording methods Selecting recording instruments Responses Observer reliability Chapter 3 Recording behavior and measuring change with graphs Components of graphs Using behavioral data to make graphs Graphing data from different recording procedures Research design Part II Fundamentals Chapter 4 Behavior reinforcement Definition of behavior reinforcement Positive and negative reinforcement Escape and avoidance behavior Conditioned and unconditioned reinforcers Factors that affect the effectiveness of behavior reinforcement Behavior reinforcement procedures Reinforcement of different aspects of behavior Concurrent behavior reinforcement procedures Chapter 5 Extinction of behavior Definition of extinction of behavior Extinction bursts Spontaneous recovery Various procedures for extinction of behavior Common misconceptions about extinction of behavior Factors that affect extinction of behavior Chapter 6 Punishment Definition of punishment Common misconceptions about punishment Positive and negative punishment Unconditioned and conditioned punishers Comparison of reinforcement and punishment Factors that affect the effectiveness of punishment Considerations when using punishment Chapter 7 Stimulus control: stimulus discrimination Differentiation and stimulus generalization Examples of stimulus control Definition of stimulus control Formation of stimulus control: stimulus discrimination training Three-stage consistency stimulus control research Stimulus generalization Examples of generalization Chapter 8 Responsive conditioning Examples of reactive conditioning Definition of reactive conditioning The temporal sequence of neutral and unconditioned stimuli Advanced conditioning Conditioned emotional response Extinction of conditioned reflexes Differentiation and generalization of reactive conditioning Factors affecting reactive conditioning The difference between reactive conditioning and operant conditioning Responsive conditioning and behavior correction Part III Methods of establishing new behaviors Chapter 9 Shaping An example of the use of shaping: teaching a child to speak Definition of shaping Application of shaping Research on shaping How to use shaping Shaping of problem behaviors Chapter 10 Facilitation and transfer of stimulus control An example of facilitation and fading: teaching players to play ball What is facilitation What is fading Types of facilitation Transfer of stimulus control How to use facilitation and transfer of stimulus control Facilitation and transfer of stimulus control in autism treatment Chapter 11 Chaining behaviors Examples of chaining Analysis of stimulus-response chains Task analysis Backward chaining Forward chaining Complete task presentation Other measures for behavior chaining How to use chaining techniques Chapter 12 Behavior skill training methods Behavior Examples of skill training methods Steps of behavioral skill training methods Strengthening generalization after behavioral skill training On-site assessment On-site training Behavioral skill training and three-stage consistency Group behavioral skill training Application of behavioral skill training methods How to apply behavioral skill training methods Part IV Methods for increasing desired behaviors and reducing undesirable behaviors Chapter 13 Understanding problem behaviors through functional assessment Examples of functional assessment Definition of functional assessment Functions of problem behaviors Functional assessment methods Functional analysis research Implementation of functional assessment Functional intervention Chapter 14 Application of extinction The case of Willy Using extinction to reduce problem behaviors Considering the schedule of reinforcement before using extinction Reinforcing alternative behaviors Promoting generalization and maintenance of behavior Evaluative research on the application of extinction Chapter 15 Differential reinforcement Differential reinforcement for alternative behaviors Differential reinforcement for other behaviors Differential reinforcement for low response rates Chapter 16 Antecedent control method Examples of antecedent control Definition of antecedent control method Research on antecedent control method Application of antecedent control method Chapter 17 Using punishment: time-out and response cost Time-out and response cost Chapter 18 Positive punishment procedures and the ethics of punishment Performing aversive activities Imposing aversive stimuli Positive punishment: a last resort Issues to consider when using positive punishment The ethics of punishment Chapter 19: Promoting Generalization Generalization Procedures Examples Definition of Generalization Methods of Promoting Generalization of Behavior Change Strategies to Promote Generalization Promoting Generalization of Problem Behavior Part V Other Behavior Change Methods Chapter 20: Self-Management Examples of Self-Management Identifying Problems that Require Self-Management Definition of Self-Management Types of Self-Management Strategies Steps in a Self-Management Program Clinical Problems Chapter 21: Habit Reversal Therapy Examples of Habitual Behavior Definition of Habitual Behavior Habit Reversal Therapy Applications of Habit Reversal Therapy Why Habit Reversal Therapy Works Other Methods of Treating Habitual Disorders Chapter 22: Token Therapy Makes Sammy Rehabilitated Definition of Token Therapy Administering Token Therapy Practice Considering the Application of Token Therapy Advantages and Disadvantages of Token Therapy Chapter 23: Behavioral Contracts Examples of Behavioral Contracts Definition of Behavioral Contracts Components of Behavioral Contracts Types of Behavioral Contracts Negotiating Behavioral Contracts Why Behavioral Contracts Affect Behavior Applications Chapter 24: Methods of Reducing Fear and Anxiety Examples of Reducing Fear and Anxiety Defining Fear and Anxiety Problems Methods of Reducing Fear and Anxiety Clinical Problems Chapter 25: Cognitive Behavioral Correction Examples of Cognitive Behavioral Correction Definition of Cognitive Behavioral Correction Clinical Problems Key Words Index Quiz Questions
