Progress in Behavior Modification

ContributorsContents of Previous VolumesClassroom Sharing: A Critical Analysis of Assessment, Facilitation, and Generalization Procedures I. Introduction II. Naturalistic and Quasi-Naturalistic Methodologies III. Training: Immediate and Generalized Effects IV. Evaluation of Training Methods V. Factors Influencing Generalization VI. Future Directions VII. Conclusion References Hypnosis and Related Behavioral Approaches in the Treatment of Addictive Behaviors I. Methodological Considerations in Hypnosis Research II. Treatment Studies III. Summary and Implications for Future Research ReferencesBehavior Modification of Children's Written Language I. Introduction II. Spelling III. Penmanship IV. Creative Writing V. Concluding Remarks References The Physical and Emotional Benefits of Social Support: Application to Obesity, Smoking, and Alcoholism I. Introduction II. Defining Social Support III. The Epidemiology of Social Support and Health IV. Social Support and Health: Correlation or Causation? V. Social Support and Causation, or at Least Prevention VI. Pathways for Social Support VII. Obesity VIII. Smoking IX. Alcoholism X. Conclusion References Behavioral Factors in the Etiology and Treatment of Myopia I. The Optical System of the Eye II. Definition and Etiology of Myopia III. Genetic Contributions IV. Environmental Contributions V. Vision Training VI. Future Directions References Behavioral Homework I. Historical Perspective II. A Model for Using Homework in Therapy III. Summary ReferencesOvercorrection I. Introduction II. Conceptual Issues III. Behaviors Treated IV. General Considerations V. Conclusions and Recommendations ReferencesIndex