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Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures

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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!

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

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!!!

Although the material is detailed, if simplistic, my complaint is with the quality of construction. The cover contains the statement "Includes Tear-Out Quizzes." In actuality, every page is perforated, so you need to be careful when turning the pages to prevent ripping them out. The binding is extremely low quality - after opening the book once, several pages came loose from the spine and fell out. The pages themselves are extremely thin and wouldn't bear highlighting well - in fact, any sort of fluid ink from a pen or highlighter would bleed completely through onto the next page. If only a book with such recommended content had quality of construction as well.

This is the holy grail and treasure house of practical psychology. The common pyschobabble and dope pusher psychology does not solve psychological (behavior) problems; they maintain or make the behaviors worse through their psychobabble and drugs. Learn what learning and helping is really all about. Notice: If you are committed to superstition, nonsense, the public fool system, folk psychology, drugs, mythology,and making a living off the misery of others then forget about this book. You will hate it. If you are committed to science and reason then this book will really be a treasure to you.

This book is a fantastic overview of behavior modification and behavior principles. It contains clear cut and helpful examples that illustrate concepts well. There are also quizzes after eachchapter to ensure you have learned important information.

The textbook so far is good but behavior modification these days are now being known as behavioral analysis. The questions on the end of each chapters are very helpful for reviews of chapter as well as a quick quiz at the end of the textbook for each chapter.

The material itself can be hard for understanding but the professors make it worst based on my experience. You are better off reading this book, studying this book and get the same information in a better, detailed way than a professor may.

This is a great book for anyone looking to understand behavioral modification and how to apply an AB model. The book is clear and precise and explains line by line on how to use the techniques.

The behavioral interview has been most helpful in my work with people with disabilities and discovering the predictors of behavior that needs to be changed.

Had to but this book for a advanced behavioral modification course. I really like this book because each chapter is broken down into manageable parts that is easy to prepare for. The quizzes on the end of each chapter as well as the test really prep you for the midterm and final.

I was personally disappointed when receiving the book. Particulary disappointed : In matter of content, which is clearly not bad, it is easy to find superior introductory manuals in the field. Certainly not a major book nor a classic as suggested in the presentation.

However, if you are attracted by strange phenomenas in the edition sector, you'll not miss this unique opportunity to acquire for a high price, one of the most fragile, cheep and poorly manufactured book I ever see. A unique book that destroy itself when you turn the pages or touch the "soft" ( very, very soft ) cover.

Such content deserve better ...