New Developments in Behavior Therapy
From Research to Clinical Application
Published on 1. January 1984
Book
Hardback
572 pages
978-0-86656-241-6 (ISBN)
Description
Leading experts in the field of behavior therapy review developments in the field and highlight implications for clinical practice. Following a comprehensive overview of behavior therapy by Editor Cyril Franks, each chapter provides an in-depth review of the pertinent literature and a translation of the findings into ramifications for clinical practice and concludes with an overview of the major indicators and contra-indicators for direct application. The practicing clinician will find practical, relevant chapters on obesity, smoking, alcohol abuse, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and sexual dysfunction.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Weight
930 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-86656-241-6 (9780866562416)
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Content
Contents Preface
The Place of Theory and Concept in a World of Practice and Doing: A Clinician's Guide to the Behavioral Galaxy
Current Status and Clinical Developments in the Behavioral Treatment of Obesity
Self-Control Theory and Technique in the Modification of Smoking, Obesity, and Alcohol Abuse
Self-Control of Anxiety and Depression: An Evaluative Review of Treatments
Behavioral Approaches to Depression: Research Results and Clinical Recommendations
Clinical Practice in Behavioral Treatment for Sexual Dysfunction: Programs and Procedures
Agoraphobia: Research Developments and Clinical Implications
Assertion Training in Theory and Practice: An Update
The Complaint of Insomnia: What Is It and How Do We Treat It?
Behavioral Contracting: Health Behaviors
Ecological Sources of Dysfunction in Women: Issues and Implications for Clinical Behavior Therapy
Behavioral Community Psychology and the Natural Environment
Self-Help Behavior Therapy Manuals: Recent Developments and Clinical Usage
Appendix
Index
The Place of Theory and Concept in a World of Practice and Doing: A Clinician's Guide to the Behavioral Galaxy
Current Status and Clinical Developments in the Behavioral Treatment of Obesity
Self-Control Theory and Technique in the Modification of Smoking, Obesity, and Alcohol Abuse
Self-Control of Anxiety and Depression: An Evaluative Review of Treatments
Behavioral Approaches to Depression: Research Results and Clinical Recommendations
Clinical Practice in Behavioral Treatment for Sexual Dysfunction: Programs and Procedures
Agoraphobia: Research Developments and Clinical Implications
Assertion Training in Theory and Practice: An Update
The Complaint of Insomnia: What Is It and How Do We Treat It?
Behavioral Contracting: Health Behaviors
Ecological Sources of Dysfunction in Women: Issues and Implications for Clinical Behavior Therapy
Behavioral Community Psychology and the Natural Environment
Self-Help Behavior Therapy Manuals: Recent Developments and Clinical Usage
Appendix
Index