Progress in Behavior Modification

List of Contributions

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Historical Perspectives in Behavior Modification: Introductory Comments

I. Introduction

II. Impetus

III. Historical Course

IV. Publication Trends

V. Professional Societies and Behavior Modification

VI. Recent Advances

VII. Conclusions and Future Perspectives

References

The Behavioral Study and Treatment of Depression

I. Introduction

II. Behavioral Theories of Depression

III. Empirical Studies Consistent with Behavioral Hypotheses

IV. Behavioral Treatment of Depression

V. Overview and Recommendations for Future Research

References

Behavioral Treatments of Phobic and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: A Critical Appraisal

I. Introduction

II. Therapeutic Components

III. Studies in Patients

IV. Overview and Future Trends

References

Ethical and Legal Issues of Behavior Modification

I. Introduction

II. Legal Issues

III. Homosexuality

IV. Aversive Procedures

References

Behavior Modification with Delinquents

I. Introduction

II. Program Evaluation

III. Procedure Evaluation

IV. Conclusion

References

Recent Advances in Token Economy Research

I. Introduction

II. Complex and Therapeutically "Relevant" Behaviors ("Symptoms")

III. Changes in Nontarget Behaviors

IV. Comparative Studies and Combined Treatments

V. Role of Punishment

VI. Role of Economics

VII. Use of Peers

VIII. Self-Reinforcement

IX. Response Maintenance and Transfer of Training

X. Increasing Community Involvement

XI. Some New Directions

XII. Concluding Comments

References

The Process of Individual Behavior Therapy

I. Introduction

II. Beginning the Therapy Relationship

III. Behavioral Analysis, Assessment, and Diagnosis

IV. Treatment Choice

V. Assessing the Efficacy of the Treatment Strategy

VI. Modification of the Treatment Strategy

VII. Decisions about Termination

VIII. Critical Issues in Individual Behavior Therapy

IX. Conclusion

References

Drugs and Behavior Analysis

I. Introduction

II. Drugs as Adjuncts to Facilitate Behavior Therapy

III. Motivating Medication Use

IV. Experimental Analysis of Drug Effects

V. Drugs as Agents of Punishment, Reinforcement, and Extinction

VI. Conclusions

References

Author Index

Subject Index