Contemporary Behavior Therapy
6th Edition
Published on 17. September 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
672 pages
978-0-357-67129-0 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive, respected, and up-to-date survey of contemporary behavior therapy synthesizes the clinical, research, theoretical, and ethical facets of behavior therapy. Serving as both an introduction for novices and as a scholarly review and resource for more experienced users, CONTEMPORARY BEHAVIOR THERAPY, Sixth Edition covers all the major behavioral and cognitive therapies. The wealth of case studies illustrates the application of behavior therapy techniques to a wide array of problems and clinical populations. The book's multidisciplinary approach includes applications to diverse fields, including psychology, education, social work, nursing, and rehabilitation.
More details
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 25 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 231 mm
Weight
1043 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-357-67129-0 (9780357671290)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
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.
Content
Part I: BASIC PRINCIPLES.
1. Behavior Therapy: Introduction.
2. Antecedents of Contemporary Behavior Therapy.
3. The Behavioral Model.
4. The Process of Behavior Therapy.
5. Behavior Therapy Research.
6. Behavioral Assessment.
Part II: BEHAVIOR THERAPIES.
7. Acceleration Behavior Therapy: Stimulus Control and Reinforcement.
8. Deceleration Behavior Therapy: Differential Reinforcement, Punishment, and Aversion Therapy.
9. Combining Reinforcement and Punishment: Token Economy, Contingency Contract, and Behavioral Parent Training.
10. Exposure Therapy: Brief/Graduated.
11. Exposure Therapy: Prolonged/Intense.
12. Modeling Therapy: Vicarious Extinction and Skills Training.
13. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Cognitive Restructuring.
14. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Coping Skills.
15. Acceptance/Mindfulness-Based Behavior Therapy.
Part III: APPLICATIONS TO SOMATIC PROBLEMS AND CONTEMPORARY BEHAVIOR THERAPY IN PERSPECTIVE.
16. Applications of Behavior Therapy to Medical Disorders.
17. Applications of Behavior Therapy to Psychological Disorders With Primary Physical Characteristics.
18. Contemporary Behavior Therapy in Perspective: Its Strengths, Challenges, and Future.
1. Behavior Therapy: Introduction.
2. Antecedents of Contemporary Behavior Therapy.
3. The Behavioral Model.
4. The Process of Behavior Therapy.
5. Behavior Therapy Research.
6. Behavioral Assessment.
Part II: BEHAVIOR THERAPIES.
7. Acceleration Behavior Therapy: Stimulus Control and Reinforcement.
8. Deceleration Behavior Therapy: Differential Reinforcement, Punishment, and Aversion Therapy.
9. Combining Reinforcement and Punishment: Token Economy, Contingency Contract, and Behavioral Parent Training.
10. Exposure Therapy: Brief/Graduated.
11. Exposure Therapy: Prolonged/Intense.
12. Modeling Therapy: Vicarious Extinction and Skills Training.
13. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Cognitive Restructuring.
14. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Coping Skills.
15. Acceptance/Mindfulness-Based Behavior Therapy.
Part III: APPLICATIONS TO SOMATIC PROBLEMS AND CONTEMPORARY BEHAVIOR THERAPY IN PERSPECTIVE.
16. Applications of Behavior Therapy to Medical Disorders.
17. Applications of Behavior Therapy to Psychological Disorders With Primary Physical Characteristics.
18. Contemporary Behavior Therapy in Perspective: Its Strengths, Challenges, and Future.