Progress in Behavior Modification

List of Contributors Contents of Previous Volumes Toward a Pluralistic Psychology of Behavior Change I. Introduction II. Early Development III. Belief Systems IV. Criticisms and Defenses V. Comparative Analysis VI. Ethical and Legal Issues VII. Pluralism and Beyond References Methodological Issues in Child Behavior Therapy I. Introduction II. Choosing a Target III. Measuring the Behavior IV. Designing a Treatment V. Assessing the Effect of a Treatment VI. Summary References Interpersonal-Skills Training with Adolescents I. Introduction II. Adolescent Development III. An Interpersonal Approach IV. Theory V. Methods VI. Coda References Behavior Modification of Work and Work-Related Problems I. Introduction II. Performance Improvement III. Absenteeism and Tardiness IV. Training and Development V. Worker Safety VI. Employee and Customer Theft VII. Job Procurement VIII. Summary and Evaluation of Present Research IX. Ethical Considerations X. Future Trends and Directions XI. Concluding Remarks References Behavioral Treatment of Migraine and Muscle-Contraction Headaches: Outcome and Theoretical Explanations I. Introduction II. Diagnostic Considerations III. Migraine Headaches IV. Muscle-Contraction Headaches Summary and Conclusions References Modifying Children's Social Withdrawal: Issues in Assessment and Clinical Intervention I. Introduction II. Significance of Peer Social Encounters III. Early Behavioral Interest in Peer Social Interaction IV. Assessment of Children's Social Behavior V. Behavioral Interventions for Withdrawn Children VI. Generalization and Maintenance References Assessment of Hyperactive Children: Psychometric, Methodological, and Practical Considerations I. Introduction II. Definitional Considerations III. Criteria for Evaluation IV. Teacher Rating Scales V. Parent Rating Scales VI. Behavioral Observations VII. Electromechanical Instruments VIII. Standardized Psychological Tests IX. Summary of Assessment Review X. Recommendations XI. Summary References Index