Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures [Paperback]

Raymond G. Miltenberger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 4, 2003 | ISBN-10: 053453600X | ISBN-13: 978-0534536008 | Edition: 3

BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION: PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES, THIRD EDITION helps students master the principles and concepts of behavior modification before they move on to the procedures. The author uses a precise, step-by-step scientific approach to explain human behavior, using numerous case studies and interesting examples to help illustrate the key principles. Each concept is presented, explained, and clarified by discussing pertinent research, and is then brought into focus with examples showing how each behavioral principle can be applied to everyday life. This approach gives students a chance to understand WHY they might use a particular procedure before they actually use it. Current scholarship, engaging authorship, ample graphs and illustrations, and a clear organization make Miltenberger's text very accessible?even for students with no background in psychology. Professors and students find the "Applications and Misapplications of Behavioral Principles" especially helpful, as these end-of-chapter features give readers a feel for the concepts they've just explored.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I just wanted to write and let you know how highly impressed I have been with your book "Behavior Modification Principles and Procedures". I read it for a behavior modification class I took at The University of North Carolina at Wilimington two years ago. At the time myself and other classmates were impressed with how easy it was to understand and how interesting it was to read. Thanks to your book and my instructor Dr. Christine Hughes I gained such a thorough understanding of behavior modification principals and have been able to apply many of them in my workplace repeatedly. It is also one of the few textbooks that I read for pleasure.



Thank you for writing a book that brings students to gain a real passion for a subject area."

About the Author

Raymond G. Miltenberger received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 1985 from Western Michigan University. He's now the Director of the Applied Behavior analysis program at the University of South Florida after spending many years at the University of North Dakota. . He is a board certified behavior analyst. He has taught behavior modification and behavior therapy to undergraduate and graduate students. He conducts applied behavior analysis research with his students and publishes widely in the areas of habit disorders, functional assessment and treatment of behavioral disorders, and self-protection skills training. He uses behavior modification in clinical work with children and individuals with mental retardation. In adidition to spending time with his family, he enjoys running, golf, baseball, travel, and being in the Florida sunshine!

Product Details

• Paperback: 624 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 3 edition (August 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 053453600X
• ISBN-13: 978-0534536008
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #580,064 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear overview of behavior principles, March 15, 2002

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Andreas Fellner "afellner" (München) - See all my reviews
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I read this book to deepen my knowledge in the area of behavior modification. I especially liked the succinct and clear examples and the discussion of applications and misapplications of each procedure. Thereby, one learns the strenghts and possible pitfalls of behavior principles when applying to daily life. Throughout the book, the author uses easy to understand language and urges the reader to apply the learned principles to his own self-management projects.
Very comprehensive and recommendable!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book discussing real psychology, July 13, 2005

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Ø. Rogne - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures (Paperback)

This book has increased my understanding of human behavior greatly.
The method of behavior modification proposed here does not make assumptions about inner mental states, but it discusses what we are able to measure directly.

The book contains tons of examples, not only technical definitions. The chapters are easy and fun to read

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Teacher/student friendly, January 30, 2005

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ABA Teacher (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures (Paperback)

Easy reading. Lots of REAL-LIFE examples to demonstrate the principles and procedures. This is my FAVORITE behavior book, I refer to it all of the time!!!