Contemporary Behavior Therapy [Hardcover]

Michael D. Spiegler (Author), David C. Guevremont (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2003 | ISBN-10: 053454651X | ISBN-13: 978-0534546519 | Edition: 4

This respected up-to-date survey of contemporary behavior therapy synthesizes the clinical, research, theoretical, and ethical facets of behavior therapy. It is simultaneously an introduction for beginning students and a scholarly review and resource for advanced students. The book is comprehensive, covering all the major behavior therapies. The wealth of case studies illustrate the application of behavior therapy techniques to a wide array of problems and clinical populations. The text's multidisciplinary approach includes applications to diverse fields, including psychology, education, social work, nursing, and rehabilitation.

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About the Author

Michael D. Spiegler (Ph.D., clinical psychology, Vanderbilt University, 1969) has been director of the Community Training Center at the Palo Alto VA Hospital, was on the faculty at the University of Texas, Austin, and currently is Professor of Psychology at Providence College.

David C. Guevremont (Ph.D., child clinical psychology, West Virginia University, 1987) has been on the faculty of the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, in private practice, and presently is a clinical psychologist for the Woonsocket Education Department.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 587 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 4 edition (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 053454651X
• ISBN-13: 978-0534546519
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #326,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "....for anyone desiring to learn more about the cutting edge concepts operating in modern psychology today." ~JC Angelcraft, February 16, 2007

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JC Angelcraft "Joe" (Orange County, Mazatlan, Durango, Guadalajara) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Contemporary Behavior Therapy (Hardcover)

Contemporary Behavior Therapy by Michael D. Spiegler and Dave C. Guevremont is a thorough overview of one of the most effective therapies known to modern psychology. It is a very well written, well organized, and easy to understand book. It breaks down and clearly demarcates all concepts related to the theoretical constructs defining this ever-important behavioral paradigm. This book is also an excellent read for anyone desiring to learn more about the cutting edge concepts operating in modern psychology today. If you are a serious student of psychology, you will not want to sell this one back.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A broad, contemporary approach, July 25, 2006

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H. Perera (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Contemporary Behavior Therapy (Hardcover)

This book is easy to read, providing a broad overview of contemporary behaviour therapy issues. Having read it cover to cover, I would recommend this book be read in conjunction with further, more detailed texts to flush out the finer details as the authors cover a number of therapy and models generally without going into much depth. However as a general introductory text, the authors have in my opinion delivered a useful package with elements of behaviour therapy successfully complimented by real-life examples of case studies and useful end-of-chapter summaries. The textbook comes with an additional student resource materials/participation worksheet booklet which unfortunately I did not find useful. A good book for the undergraduate level.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A thorough journey through the buffet of modern practice, June 17, 2006

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John N. Fulmore "Idaho John" (Idaho) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Contemporary Behavior Therapy (Hardcover)

I just got through using this text along with Beck's "Cognitive Therapy - basics and beyond." This is an informative text and gives a very broad overview of the various techniques that come under the title "Cognitive - Behavioral Therapy." If you are looking for a broad view - this would be the text, if you are looking for specific advice to apply to practice, choose another book.