Progress in Behavior Modification

List of Contributors

Contents of Previous Volumes

Toward a Pluralistic Psychology of Behavior Change

I. Introduction

II. Early Development

III. Belief Systems

IV. Criticisms and Defenses

V. Comparative Analysis

VI. Ethical and Legal Issues

VII. Pluralism and Beyond

References

Methodological Issues in Child Behavior Therapy

I. Introduction

II. Choosing a Target

III. Measuring the Behavior

IV. Designing a Treatment

V. Assessing the Effect of a Treatment

VI. Summary

References

Interpersonal-Skills Training with Adolescents

I. Introduction

II. Adolescent Development

III. An Interpersonal Approach

IV. Theory

V. Methods

VI. Coda

References

Behavior Modification of Work and Work-Related Problems

I. Introduction

II. Performance Improvement

III. Absenteeism and Tardiness

IV. Training and Development

V. Worker Safety

VI. Employee and Customer Theft

VII. Job Procurement

VIII. Summary and Evaluation of Present Research

IX. Ethical Considerations

X. Future Trends and Directions

XI. Concluding Remarks

References

Behavioral Treatment of Migraine and Muscle-Contraction Headaches: Outcome and Theoretical Explanations

I. Introduction

II. Diagnostic Considerations

III. Migraine Headaches

IV. Muscle-Contraction Headaches

Summary and Conclusions

References

Modifying Children's Social Withdrawal: Issues in Assessment and Clinical Intervention

I. Introduction

II. Significance of Peer Social Encounters

III. Early Behavioral Interest in Peer Social Interaction

IV. Assessment of Children's Social Behavior

V. Behavioral Interventions for Withdrawn Children

VI. Generalization and Maintenance

References

Assessment of Hyperactive Children: Psychometric, Methodological, and Practical Considerations

I. Introduction

II. Definitional Considerations

III. Criteria for Evaluation

IV. Teacher Rating Scales

V. Parent Rating Scales

VI. Behavioral Observations

VII. Electromechanical Instruments

VIII. Standardized Psychological Tests

IX. Summary of Assessment Review

X. Recommendations

XI. Summary

References

Index