Behavior Modification

Reviews / Votes

"Martin and Pear once again deliver on the promise of their title. The authors have tirelessly evolved this classic handbook to keep it as relevant today as when originally published. Probably the only behaviour modification handbook around that keeps alive the view shared by many that applied behaviour analysis is relevant across a wide variety of clinical populations and applied contexts. The book is filled with implementation guidelines and analyses of case studies making it the perfect companion to prospective behaviour modifiers eager to get their feet wet in the field." - Dr. Javier Virues-Ortega, BCBA-D, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain

"Martin and Pear's textbook is the internationally recognized standard for an introductory course in behavior modification. It is well laid out, strait forward, and accessible. It has lots of practical examples and extensive materials for instructors to use. After eleven editions, it is tried and tested!" - Peter Sturmey, The Graduate Center and Queens College, City University of New York, USA

"Martin and Pear have authored the definitive volume on principles of behavior modification. This volume is a "must have" that provides a sound basis for applied behavior analysis and applications of behavior therapy in general. The application of this volume is outstanding, with a potential impact throughout healthcare, education, and many other fields. I keep a previous version of this book within arm's reach of my desk and call upon it frequently due to its breadth and clear explanations of basic principles. It is an excellent resource for educators, students, practitioners, as well as established researchers." - Henry S. Roane, Upstate Medical University, USA

"This textbook has seen many revisions. It covers the full cycle of behaviour modification and guidelines for a broad range of applications, from parenting and child management, to psychological problems, better self-management, to behavioural community psychology. Taking a practical approach, the book focuses on "how-to" skills, including discerning long-term effects; designing, implementing, and evaluating behavioural programmes; interpreting behavioural episodes; observing and recording behaviours; and recognising instances of reinforcement, extinction, and punishment." - L. A. Reisch & F. C. Doebbe, Journal of Consumer Policy