Progress in Behavior Modification

List of Contributors

Contents of Previous Volumes

A Conceptual Structure for the Assessment of Social Skills

I. Introduction

II. A Utility x Generalizability Decision Approach to Assessment

III. Definition of Social Skills

IV .An Illustrative Analogy

V. Generalizability across Observers

VI. Item (Response) Generalizability

VII. Generalizability across Occasions

VIII. Generalizability across Settings

IX. Generalizability across Sources and Methods

X. Conclusions

References

Statistics to Evaluate Measurement Accuracy and Treatment Effects in Single-Subject Research Designs

I. Measurement Accuracy (Reliability)

II. Treatment Effects

References

Behavioral Treatment of Obesity in Children and Adolescents

I. Scope of the Problem

II. Treatment of Childhood Obesity

III. Examining Assumptions

IV. Concluding Comments

References

Social Cueing Processes

I. Introduction

II. Interpersonal Prompting

III. Social Influence Options

IV. Distraction and Self-Maintained Complaints

References

The Therapeutic Utility of Abbreviated Progressive Relaxation: A Critical Review with Implications for Clinical Practice

I. Introduction

II. Abbreviated Progressive Relaxation

III. Critical Issues

IV. Conclusion

References

Social Skills Training for the Job Interview: Review and Prospectus

I. Attempts to Isolate Key Interview Skills

II. Social Skills Training for the Interview

III. Outcome Research

IV. Between-Group Studies

V. Between-Group Studies: Evaluation

VI. Multiple-Baseline Demonstrations

VII. Multiple-Baseline Demonstrations: Evaluation

VIII. Conclusion

References

The Role and Uses of Psychopharmacological Agents in Behavior Therapy

I. Introduction

II. Drug Classification and Pharmacokinetics

III. Hypnotics, Sedatives, and Minor Tranquilizers

IV. Neuroleptic (Antipsychotic) Drugs

V. Lithium Carbonate

VI. The Tricyclic Antidepressants

VII. Stimulants

VIII. Conclusion

References

Index