Behavior Modification in Applied SettingsAlan Kazdin, a well-known and highly respected researcher in behavior modification, offers a scholarly, thoroughly contemporary look at behavior modification principles and their application in clinical, home, school, and work settings. By including both applied research and clinical intervention techniques, Kazdin's text provides a balance between research and practice. The new edition is now written in a more conversational style and offers an expanded "how to" focus, giving students opportunities to practice the principles. |
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Introduction | 1 |
Principles of Operant Conditioning | 26 |
How to Identify Define and Assess Behavior | 49 |
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