Behavior Modification: What It Is and How To Do It

Behavior Modification is a practical presentation of behavior modification principles and guidelines, covering various applications, from helping children learn life skills to training pets and solving personal behavior problems. It teaches practical skills and includes cases and examples, with questions for learning and application exercises. Ideal for courses in Behavior Modification, Applied Behavior Analysis, and related areas, and for students and practitioners of helping professions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 390 pages
Publication date: 23 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Behavior Modification is a comprehensive and practical guide that delves into the principles and guidelines of behavior modification, encompassing a wide range of applications. It begins by introducing various forms of behavior modification, from helping children acquire essential life skills to training pets and addressing personal behavior issues. The book teaches practical "how-to" skills, such as recognizing long-term effects, designing, implementing, and evaluating behavioral programs, interpreting behavioral episodes, observing and recording behaviors, and recognizing instances of reinforcement, extinction, and punishment.

The material is presented in an engaging and accessible format, assuming no prior knowledge of behavior modification or psychology. Specific cases and examples bring the principles to life, making them relatable and applicable. Guidelines throughout the book serve as a valuable reference for applying the learned concepts. Additionally, Questions for Learning, averaging 25 per chapter, assist students in testing their knowledge as they prepare for tests and exams.

In most chapters, Application Exercises are included to facilitate the development of practical skills necessary for successful completion of behavior modification projects. Behavior Modification is an essential resource for courses in Behavior Modification, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Therapy, the Psychology of Learning, and related areas. It is also valuable for students and practitioners of various helping professions, including clinical psychology, counseling, education, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychiatric nursing, psychiatry, social work, speech therapy, and sport psychology, who are dedicated to enhancing behavior development in various contexts.

Weight: 750g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032233154
Edition number: 12 ed